Auseinandersetzung
debate/confrontation
A feminine noun (die Auseinandersetzung) meaning 'debate' or 'confrontation', an intense discussion or conflict.
| Article | Plural | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| die Auseinandersetzung | die Auseinandersetzungen | /aʊsaɪˈnandɐzɛtsʊŋ/ |
Example Sentences
Es kam zu einer heftigen Auseinandersetzung.
There was a fierce confrontation.
Die Auseinandersetzung mit dem Thema ist wichtig.
Engaging with the topic is important.
Eine kritische Auseinandersetzung ist nötig.
A critical examination is needed.
Compound Words
Auseinandersetzung mit + Dativ — engagement with (topic/problem)
Common Mistakes
'Auseinandersetzung' only as conflict
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