NOUN
Auseinandersetzung/aʊ̯sʔaɪ̯ˈnandɐˌzɛt͡sʊŋ/dispute; discussion; confrontation
Auseinandersetzung is a German noun that means dispute, discussion, or confrontation. It is pronounced /aʊ̯sʔaɪ̯ˈnandɐˌzɛt͡sʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Auseinandersetzungen".
Definitions
1.a dispute, argument, or confrontation between people or groups(conflict)
a.a serious conflict or clash of opinion
Zwischen den beiden Ländern gab es heftige Auseinandersetzungen.—There were fierce disputes between the two countries.
2.intensive engagement with a topic, often through discussion or debate(discussion)
a.thorough examination of a subject
Die Auseinandersetzung mit dem Thema fiel ihr schwer.—Engaging with the subject was difficult for her.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Auseinandersetzung | die Auseinandersetzungen |
| Genitive | der Auseinandersetzung | der Auseinandersetzungen |
| Dative | der Auseinandersetzung | den Auseinandersetzungen |
| Accusative | die Auseinandersetzung | die Auseinandersetzungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Auseinandersetzung" mean in English?
- "Auseinandersetzung" means dispute, discussion, or confrontation. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Auseinandersetzung"?
- "Auseinandersetzung" is pronounced /aʊ̯sʔaɪ̯ˈnandɐˌzɛt͡sʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Auseinandersetzung" der, die, or das?
- "Auseinandersetzung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Auseinandersetzung"?
- The plural of "Auseinandersetzung" is "Auseinandersetzungen".
- What part of speech is "Auseinandersetzung"?
- "Auseinandersetzung" is a noun in German.
