English–German
“argue” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃtʁaɪ̯tn̩/
Example
Wir streiten oft über Kleinigkeiten.
We often argue about trivial things.
How to say “argue” in German
“Argue” in German is streiten.
Opponents meet in a struggle that can involve heated words, a debate, or competition for something.
Example sentences with streiten
Die Fraktionen streiten um die Vorherrschaft.
The factions are vying for supremacy.
Tips for using streiten
- German often uses streiten without sich, as in ueber etwas streiten, while sich streiten emphasizes that the participants are arguing with each other.
Other German words for “argue”
Wir argumentieren oft über Politik.
We often argue about politics.