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sich ernsthaft streiten
/zɪç ˈɛʁnsthaft ˈʃtʁaɪ̯tn̩/
to argue seriously
Sie stritten sich ernsthaft über die Zukunft des Unternehmens.
They argued seriously about the future of the company.
informalformal
To engage in a serious, intense, or heated argument or dispute, often about important or consequential matters.
Die Geschwister stritten sich ernsthaft über die Erbschaft.
The siblings argued seriously about the inheritance.
Die Politiker stritten sich ernsthaft über die Klimapolitik.
The politicians argued seriously about climate policy.
This phrase emphasizes the intensity and seriousness of the disagreement, often involving significant consequences or emotional investment.
Collocations
sich ernsthaft streiten überto argue seriously aboutsich ernsthaft streiten mitto argue seriously with
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Context Matters
Use this phrase when the argument is serious or has significant consequences, not for trivial disagreements.
Gold Rule
Seriousness
The phrase implies that the argument is not casual but involves deep disagreement or conflict.
Word Origin
The phrase combines 'ernsthaft' (seriously) and 'streiten' (to argue), reflecting the intensity of the disagreement.
Usage Notes
This phrase is used in both formal and informal contexts, but it is more common in situations where the argument has significant stakes or emotional weight.
Word Breakdown
sich
reflexive pronoun
prefixernsthaft
seriously
adverbstreiten
to argue
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