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.

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)
root
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