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ernsthafte Konflikte

/ˈɛʁnsthaftə kɔnˈflɪktə/
noun phrase★Intermediate— serious conflicts
formal

Significant disputes or disagreements that have substantial consequences, often involving deep-seated issues or power struggles.

Die politischen Verhandlungen scheiterten an ernsthaften Konflikten zwischen den Parteien.

The political negotiations failed due to serious conflicts between the parties.

💡

This phrase is often used in discussions about social, political, or organizational tensions where the stakes are high.

Collocations

ernsthafte Konflikte lösenresolve serious conflictsernsthafte Konflikte vermeidenavoid serious conflicts

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Antonyms

Related Phrases

ernsthafte Spannungenphrase
serious tensions
ernsthafte Differenzenphrase
serious differences

💡Pro Tip

Contextual Use

Use this phrase when discussing high-stakes disagreements that could have significant social or political implications.

⚡Gold Rule

Formal Register

This phrase is best suited for formal or professional contexts, such as academic writing, political discourse, or business negotiations.

📖Word Origin

Derived from 'ernsthaft' (serious) and 'Konflikte' (conflicts), emphasizing the gravity of the disputes.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in formal contexts such as political analysis, sociology, or organizational management to describe conflicts that require significant attention or intervention.

Word Breakdown

ernsthafte
serious
adjective
+
Konflikte
conflicts
noun
Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch

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