This is the 3951st most frequent German word.
umstand
"Umstand" means "circumstance" or "situation" in English.
Umstand is used here to refer to a specific fact or condition, describing the reason or circumstance behind an action.
Der Umstand, dass es regnet, hielt uns davon ab, spazieren zu gehen.
The circumstance that it is raining prevented us from going for a walk.
Umstände is used to refer to the surrounding conditions or context influencing an action or decision.
Unter diesen Umständen würde ich die Reise verschieben.
Under these circumstances, I would postpone the trip.
Umstände is used to express inconvenience or trouble caused or experienced.