Auseinandersetzung
/aʊ̯sʔaɪ̯ˈnandɐˌzɛtsʊŋ/
die
noun
C1
der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Forms
- plural
- die Auseinandersetzungen
Meaning
Made of
- auseinander apart
- setzen to set
- -ung -ing
Similar words
Auseinandersetzung can be milder, a debate or discussion; Konfrontation implies a more direct or hostile confrontation.
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Practice
1 What does Auseinandersetzung mean?
confrontation, debate
2 Fill the gap: Es gab eine heftige ___.
Full sentence: Es gab eine heftige Auseinandersetzung. (There was a fierce argument.)
3 Which fingerprint chart matches Auseinandersetzung?
Auseinandersetzung: neutral register, academic frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
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