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A situation or condition that puts an organization, business, or individual at risk of failure or collapse, often due to financial, economic, or competitive pressures.
Die Existenzbedrohung durch steigende Mieten zwingt viele Mieter zur Umzug.
The threat to existence caused by rising rents forces many tenants to move.
Often used in economic or business contexts to describe severe financial distress.
Use this term in formal contexts, such as economic reports or business analyses, rather than casual conversation.
From 'Existenz' (existence) + 'Bedrohung' (threat), combining to describe a severe threat to survival or continuity.
Commonly used in economic, business, or political discussions to describe critical risks to livelihoods or organizations.