German Conversation · Level 75
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German word
diplomatisch
Pronunciation
IPA/diploˈmaːtɪʃ/
Meaning
- adjectivediplomatic
Example
Das war die diplomatischste Antwort, die sie geben konnte.
That was the most diplomatic answer she could give.
More examples
In diplomatischen Kreisen wurde die Sache ruhig erörtert.
In diplomatic circles, the matter was calmly discussed.
Core concept
A calm mediator softens a sharp disagreement and guides both sides toward an acceptable agreement.
Common phrases
diplomatische Beziehungen
diplomatic relations
in diplomatischen Kreisen
in diplomatic circles
ein diplomatisches Auftreten
a diplomatic manner
Similar words
taktvoll: Careful and tactful so that others feel respected rather than offended.
höflich: Using respectful manners and appropriately courteous language.
rücksichtsvoll: Taking another person's circumstances and feelings into account.
einfühlsam: Showing a warm understanding of another person's emotional state.
Definition in German
diplomatisch bezeichnet eine Person, Äußerung oder Handlung, die Konflikte vermeidet und höflich auf einen Ausgleich hinarbeitet.
Word origin
Diplomatisch comes through French diplomatique from Latin diplomaticus, based on Greek diploma, a folded document, and originally relates to official documents and diplomatic affairs.
Usage tips
- As an adverb, German uses the unchanged adjective diplomatisch, as in diplomatisch antworten, rather than an English-style ending.