die  Krisensitzung

B2

Estimated CEFR level.

/ˈkʁiːzənˌzɪt͡sʊŋ/

🧐 What exactly is a Krisensitzung?

A Krisensitzung is a special meeting or assembly that is convened at short notice to deal with an acute crisis, emergency, or a very serious situation and find solutions. It often takes place under significant time pressure.

The word is composed of:

• die Krise (plural: die Krisen) - crisis
• die Sitzung (plural: die Sitzungen) - meeting, session

Since both components are feminine, and the base word (last part) 'die Sitzung' determines the gender, the compound word is also feminine: die Krisensitzung.

🚨 There are no other articles for this word. It is always feminine.

Article rules for der, die, and das

📝 Grammar of "die Krisensitzung" in Detail

The noun "Krisensitzung" is feminine. Therefore, the article is always die.

Example Sentences

1. Der Vorstand berief kurzfristig eine Krisensitzung ein.
   The board called a crisis meeting at short notice.
2. Während der Krisensitzung wurden hitzige Debatten geführt.
   During the crisis meeting, heated debates took place.
3. Alle Teilnehmer waren zu der Krisensitzung erschienen.
   All participants had shown up for the crisis meeting.
4. Nach den Krisensitzungen gab es eine Pressekonferenz.
   After the crisis meetings, there was a press conference.

🗣️ When and how to use "Krisensitzung"?

The term "Krisensitzung" is used when an unscheduled and urgent meeting takes place due to a serious, critical situation. Typical contexts include:

• Politics: For political scandals, natural disasters, international conflicts (e.g., eine Krisensitzung des UN-Sicherheitsrats - a crisis meeting of the UN Security Council).
• Business/Economy: For impending insolvency, production downtimes, severe market disruptions (e.g., eine Krisensitzung des Aufsichtsrats - a crisis meeting of the supervisory board).
• Organisations/Associations: For unexpected problems that endanger their existence or function.

In contrast to a Routinebesprechung (routine meeting) or a Jour fixe (regular fixed meeting), a Krisensitzung is always characterized by urgency and seriousness. It is not intended for long-term planning but for immediate problem-solving.

🧠 Mnemonics and Memory Aids

Article Mnemonic: Remember: "Die Sitzung (meeting) is feminine, so is die Krise (crisis), so the whole Krisensitzung must be feminine too!" Both parts are 'die' words.

Meaning Mnemonic: Imagine important people sitting (Sitzung) in a serious room, discussing a major crisis (Krise). This visual reinforces the meaning of an urgent, serious meeting.

↔️ Opposites and Similar Terms

⚠️ Be aware: A Sondersitzung (special session) can also be called for other reasons that aren't necessarily crises, whereas a Krisensitzung always relates to a crisis.

😂 A Little Joke

Fragt der Chef nach der dreistündigen Krisensitzung: "Haben wir jetzt eine Lösung?" Antwortet ein Mitarbeiter: "Nein, aber wir sind uns jetzt alle einig, dass wir ein Riesenproblem haben!" 😄
Translation: After the three-hour crisis meeting, the boss asks: "Do we have a solution now?" An employee replies: "No, but we all agree now that we have a huge problem!" 😄

📜 A Short Poem

Im Raum die Spannung, schwer und dicht,
Gesichter ernst im Lampenlicht.
Die Krise drängt, die Zeit verrinnt,
Man sucht die Lösung, die gewinnt.
Die Krisensitzung, spät und lang,
Entscheidung naht mit leisem Klang.

Translation:
In the room, tension heavy and dense,
Faces serious in the lamplight's sense.
The crisis pushes, time flows past,
They seek the solution that will last.
The crisis meeting, late and long,
Decision nears with quiet song.

❓ Little Riddle

Ich werde eilig einberufen,
Wenn große Sorgen an uns rufen.
Man sitzt zusammen, sucht den Rat,
Für eine schnelle, kluge Tat.
Bin ich Routine? Niemals, nein!
Was mag ich wohl sein?

Translation:
I'm called together in great haste,
When major worries must be faced.
People sit down, advice they seek,
For actions swift, and wise, and meek (or rather: clever).
Am I routine? Oh, nevermore!
What could I be, knocking at the door?

Solution: die Krisensitzung (the crisis meeting)

🧩 Word Components and Origin

The word "Krisensitzung" is a compound noun (ein Kompositum).

• Determinant (Bestimmungswort): die Krise (specifies the type of meeting)
• Base word (Grundwort): die Sitzung (determines the gender of the compound noun)

The 'n' between 'Krise' and 'Sitzung' is a linking element (Fugen-n) often used for easier pronunciation in German compounds.