English–German
“argument” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ʃtʁaɪ̯t/
Example
Der Streit begann schnell.
The argument started quickly.
How to say “argument” in German
“Argument” in German is Streit.
A disagreement sits between people as they challenge each other's position, whether the quarrel is heated or restrained.
Example sentences with Streit
Nach dem Streit haben sie sich versöhnt.
After the argument, they made up.
Tips for using Streit
- With the related verb, 'sich streiten' marks the people quarrelling, while 'über' introduces the subject of the dispute.
Other German words for “argument”
Seine Argumente waren überzeugend.
His arguments were convincing.
Wir hatten gestern eine Streitigkeit.
We had an argument yesterday.