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conflict

/kənˈflɪkt/

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noun

Konflikt, Auseinandersetzung

A clash or disagreement, often violent, between two or more opposing groups or individuals.

Examples :

"The conflict between the government and the rebels began three years ago."

Der Konflikt zwischen der Regierung und den Rebellen begann vor drei Jahren.

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noun

Widerspruch, Konflikt

An incompatibility, as of two things that cannot be simultaneously fulfilled.

Examples :

"The student's desire to play in the school band and his need to study for exams created a conflict; he couldn't do both at the same time. "

Der Wunsch des Schülers, in der Schulband zu spielen, und sein Bedürfnis, für Prüfungen zu lernen, erzeugten einen Konflikt; er konnte nicht beides gleichzeitig tun.

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verb

im Widerspruch stehen, sich widersprechen

To be at odds (with); to disagree or be incompatible

Examples :

"The students conflicted with the teacher over the new homework policy. "

Die Schüler widersprachen dem Lehrer wegen der neuen Hausaufgabenrichtlinie.

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verb

Sich überschneiden

To overlap (with), as in a schedule.

Examples :

"It appears that our schedules conflict."

Es scheint, dass sich unsere Zeitpläne überschneiden.

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