Contingencies Meaning in English

word · lemma: contingency

US

kənˈtɪndʒənsiz

kuhn-TIN-juhn-seez

UK

kəntˈɪndʒənsiz

kuhn-TIN-juhn-seez

Definition

Unexpected events or possible situations that may happen in the future, usually something you prepare for just in case.

Usage & Nuances

Used mainly in formal, business, or planning contexts. Common phrases include 'plan for contingencies' and 'contingency plan.' Refers to preparing for possible problems or emergencies, not everyday minor issues.

• Spanish: contingencias
• Portuguese (BR): contingências
• Portuguese (PT): contingências
• Chinese (Simplified): 应急情况 - 意外情况
• Chinese (Traditional): 應急情況 - 意外情況
• Hindi: आपात स्थितियाँ - आकस्मिकताएँ
• Arabic: الظروف الطارئة - الاحتمالات
• Bengali: অপ্রত্যাশিত ঘটনা - জরুরি অবস্থা - সম্ভাব্য সমস্যা
• Russian: непредвиденные обстоятельства - чрезвычайные ситуации
• Japanese: 不測の事態 - 緊急事態
• Vietnamese: tình huống bất ngờ - tình huống khẩn cấp
• Korean: 긴급 상황 - 돌발 변수
• Turkish: beklenmedik durumlar - acil durumlar
• Urdu: ہنگامی حالات - غیر متوقع واقعات
• Indonesian: kemungkinan tak terduga - situasi darurat

Example Sentences

We need to prepare for possible contingencies.

basic

The company has a plan for contingencies.

basic

It's smart to save money for contingencies.

basic

Always expect the unexpected—life is full of contingencies.

natural

We had to adjust our plans because of unforeseen contingencies.

natural

The event was canceled due to multiple contingencies that arose last minute.

natural