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“escalate” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛskaˈliːʁən/

Example

Die Auseinandersetzung eskalierte schnell.

The dispute escalated rapidly.

Illustration for eskalieren (escalate)

How to say “escalate” in German

“Escalate” in German is eskalieren.

A conflict climbs from one level of intensity to the next, making the situation harder to contain.

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

Example sentences with eskalieren

Die Proteste eskalierten schnell in Gewalt.

The protests quickly escalated into violence.

Tips for using eskalieren

  • The common causative pattern is "etwas eskalieren lassen", while "Der Konflikt eskalierte" uses the verb without a direct object.

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