English–German
“confrontation” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔnfrɔntaˈtsi̯oːn/
Example
Wir wollen eine Konfrontation vermeiden.
We want to avoid a 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.
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.