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feindselige Auseinandersetzungen
/ˈfaɪntˌzeːlɪɡə aʊ̯sʔɛɐ̯ˈʔaʊ̯sn̩ˌʔɛːtəˈʃɛtʊŋən/
hostile confrontations
Die feindseligen Auseinandersetzungen zwischen den beiden Ländern dauerten schon seit Jahren.
The hostile confrontations between the two countries had been going on for years.
Law
formal
Hostile or aggressive conflicts, often involving verbal or physical altercations, disputes, or confrontations between individuals, groups, or nations.
Die Polizei musste eingreifen, um die feindseligen Auseinandersetzungen zwischen den Demonstranten und den Sicherheitskräften zu beenden.
The police had to intervene to stop the hostile confrontations between the demonstrators and the security forces.
This phrase is often used in legal, political, or diplomatic contexts to describe serious conflicts.
Collocations
feindselige Auseinandersetzungen zwischenhostile confrontations betweenfeindselige Auseinandersetzungen beendento end hostile confrontations
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Pro Tip
Formal Context
Use this phrase in formal or serious discussions about conflicts.
Gold Rule
Precision
This phrase is more intense than 'Konflikte' (conflicts) and implies hostility or aggression.
Word Origin
The phrase combines 'feindselig' (hostile) and 'Auseinandersetzungen' (confrontations), reflecting a formal and serious tone in German.
Usage Notes
This phrase is typically used in formal contexts, such as news reports, legal documents, or political discussions, to describe serious conflicts.
Word Breakdown
feindselige
hostile
adjectiveAuseinandersetzungen
confrontations
nounDeutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch