English–German

“confrontation” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔnfrɔntaˈtsi̯oːn/

Example

Wir wollen eine Konfrontation vermeiden.

We want to avoid a confrontation.

Illustration for Konfrontation (confrontation)

How to say “confrontation” in German

“Confrontation” in German is Konfrontation.

People or groups stand across from each other in a tense dispute that demands a direct response.

Full entry for Konfrontation: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Konfrontation

Die Debatte drohte in eine Konfrontation zu eskalieren.

The debate threatened to escalate into a confrontation.

Tips for using Konfrontation

  • Konfrontation usually suggests a direct, adversarial encounter and is stronger than a neutral difference of opinion.

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