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Konflikt
/ˈkɔnflɪkt/
conflict
Der Konflikt zwischen den beiden Ländern dauerte über Jahrzehnte.
The conflict between the two countries lasted for decades.
general
A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.
Es gab einen Konflikt zwischen den Teammitgliedern wegen der Projektleitung.
There was a conflict among the team members over project leadership.
Der Konflikt zwischen Tradition und Moderne prägt die Gesellschaft.
The conflict between tradition and modernity shapes society.
Can refer to interpersonal, societal, or international disputes.
technical
A state of opposition or incompatibility between two or more things.
In der Psychologie wird ein innerer Konflikt oft als Ursache für Stress angesehen.
In psychology, an internal conflict is often seen as a cause of stress.
Used in psychology to describe mental struggles, e.g., between desires and obligations.
Collocations
einen Konflikt lösento resolve a conflictim Konflikt stehento be in conflictKonfliktpotenzialconflict potential
Antonyms
Pro Tip
Avoiding false friends
Do not confuse 'Konflikt' with 'Konfekt' (confectionery) or 'Konfektion' (ready-made clothing).
Gold Rule
Plural form
The plural of 'Konflikt' is 'Konflikte'.
Word Origin
From Latin *conflictus* (struggle, clash), past participle of *confligere* (to strike together), from *con-* (together) + *fligere* (to strike).
Usage Notes
In German, 'Konflikt' is neutral and can describe both minor disagreements and major disputes. It is often used in formal contexts (e.g., politics, workplace) but can also appear in everyday language.
Word Breakdown
Kon-
prefix indicating 'together' or 'with'
prefix-flikt
from Latin *fligere* (to strike)
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