NOUN

Konfrontation/kɔnfʁɔntaˈt͡si̯oːn/confrontation; clash; face-off

Konfrontation is a German noun that means confrontation, clash, or face-off. It is pronounced /kɔnfʁɔntaˈt͡si̯oːn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Konfrontationen".

Definitions

1.an encounter between opposing parties or opinions, often involving conflict or disagreement(allgemein)

a.a situation in which two people or groups oppose each other directly

Die Konfrontation zwischen den beiden Teams war unausweichlich.The confrontation between the two teams was inevitable.

b.the occasion of addressing a problem openly

Die Regierung sucht nach Wegen, die Konfrontation mit den Demonstranten zu vermeiden.The government is looking for ways to avoid confrontation with the protesters.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Konfrontationdie Konfrontationen
Genitiveder Konfrontationder Konfrontationen
Dativeder Konfrontationden Konfrontationen
Accusativedie Konfrontationdie Konfrontationen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Konfrontation" mean in English?
"Konfrontation" means confrontation, clash, or face-off. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Konfrontation"?
"Konfrontation" is pronounced /kɔnfʁɔntaˈt͡si̯oːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Konfrontation" der, die, or das?
"Konfrontation" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Konfrontation"?
The plural of "Konfrontation" is "Konfrontationen".
What part of speech is "Konfrontation"?
"Konfrontation" is a noun in German.

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