Existenzbedrohung

/ɛksɪˈtɛnt͡sbəˌdʁoːʊŋ/
threat to existence

Die Existenzbedrohung durch die Pandemie hat viele kleine Unternehmen in den Ruin getrieben.

The threat to existence caused by the pandemic has driven many small businesses into ruin.


Business
formal

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.

Pro Tip

Context Matters

Use this term in formal contexts, such as economic reports or business analyses, rather than casual conversation.

Word Origin

From 'Existenz' (existence) + 'Bedrohung' (threat), combining to describe a severe threat to survival or continuity.

Usage Notes

Commonly used in economic, business, or political discussions to describe critical risks to livelihoods or organizations.

Word Breakdown

Existenz
existence
root
+
Bedrohung
threat
root
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