noun
conflict
B1
Konflikt: means 'conflict' — a disagreement, clash or struggle between parties. Masculine noun (der Konflikt) with plural Konflikte. Genitive singular often adds -s (des Konflikts). No special auxiliary; commonly used with prepositions like „mit“ (in Konflikt mit) or „zwischen“ (Konflikt zwischen A und B).
Examples
Die Verhandlung endete, obwohl der Konflikt weiterhin bestand.
The negotiation ended, although the conflict still persisted.
Der Konflikt zwischen den beiden Gruppen war schwer zu lösen.
The conflict between the two groups was hard to resolve.
Der Konflikt zwischen den beiden Ländern dauert schon seit Jahren.
The conflict between the two countries has been going on for years.
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine two people with crossed arms facing each other, representing a Konflikt.
Konflikt sounds like 'conflict' in English.
der — picture a judge (male) saying 'der Konflikt' to signal the issue.
Notes
Used for interpersonal, social, or international disputes. Plural: Konflikte.