ernsthaft streiten

/ˈɛʁnsthaft ˈʃtʁaɪ̯tn̩/

to argue seriously

Sie streiten sich ernsthaft über die Zukunft des Unternehmens.

They are arguing seriously about the future of the company.

formalinformal

To engage in a serious, intense, or earnest argument or debate, often about important or controversial topics.

Die Politiker streiten sich ernsthaft über die Klimapolitik.

The politicians are arguing seriously about climate policy.

Die Ehepartner streiten sich ernsthaft über finanzielle Fragen.

The spouses are arguing seriously about financial matters.

This phrase emphasizes the gravity and intensity of the disagreement, often implying that the argument is not trivial or casual.

Collocations

ernsthaft streiten überto argue seriously abouternsthaft streiten mitto argue seriously with

to discuss seriously

to argue intensely

Use 'ernsthaft streiten' when the argument is significant or consequential, not for casual disagreements.

The phrase combines 'ernsthaft' (seriously, earnestly) and 'streiten' (to argue), emphasizing the intensity and importance of the disagreement.

This phrase is used in both formal and informal contexts to describe serious arguments, often in professional, political, or personal settings.

ernsthaft

seriously, earnestly

adverb

streiten

to argue

verb

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