die Auseinandersetzung, -en
conflict · argument · confrontation
Eine Situation, in der Menschen eine Meinungsverschiedenheit haben oder miteinander streiten, oft um ein Problem zu klären.
The German word "Auseinandersetzung" is a noun made of:
- Außeinander = "apart" or "separately"
- Setzung (from "setzen") = "setting" or "placing"
Meaning:
"Auseinandersetzung" generally means conflict, dispute, or discussion where opposing sides confront each other. It can also mean a detailed examination or debate on a topic.
Similar words:
- Streit (quarrel, fight)
- Konflikt (conflict)
- Debatte (debate)
- Diskussion (discussion)
Differences:
- Auseinandersetzung often implies a more intense or formal confrontation (either a debate or conflict), whereas Streit is more casual or personal quarrel.
- Konflikt is a broader term for any conflict, including underlying tensions.
- Debatte and Diskussion focus more on verbal exchanges or argumentative discussion, possibly less emotional than Auseinandersetzung.
Make “Auseinandersetzung” part of your vocabulary.
Build your German vocabulary with flashcards, audio and spaced repetition.
Examples
Es kam zu einer Auseinandersetzung zwischen den beiden Nachbarn.noun
There was a conflict between the two neighbors.
Die Auseinandersetzung dauerte Stunden.noun
The argument lasted hours.
Eine Auseinandersetzung fand gestern im Büro statt.noun
A confrontation took place in the office yesterday.
Wegen der Auseinandersetzung mussten wir unser Treffen verschieben.noun
Because of the conflict, we had to postpone our meeting.
Eine Auseinandersetzung zwischen den Parteien fand gestern statt.noun
An argument between the parties took place yesterday.
In der Politik kommt es oft zu Auseinandersetzungen.noun
In politics, there are often confrontations.
Keep exploring German
Learn words from the content you love.
Add words from websites, books and videos, then remember them with spaced repetition (SRS).
Scan for iPhone & iPad