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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.
Collocations
Existenzbedrohung durchthreat to existence caused byExistenzbedrohung fürthreat to existence for
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
rootBedrohung
threat
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