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clash
A forceful encounter, a conflict, or a strong confrontation between different opinions, interests, cultures, or people.
In der Talkshow kam es zu einem heftigen Clash zwischen dem Regierungsvertreter und der Aktivistin.
On the talk show, there was a fierce clash between the government representative and the activist.
'Clash' is a word from English and is pronounced that way too. Although it has no article in English, it is masculine in German: der Clash.
Der Clash zwischen den Generationen war das Hauptthema der Diskussion.
The clash between the generations was the main topic of the discussion.
To name the parties in conflict, 'Clash' is very often used with the preposition 'zwischen' (between) and the dative.
Es gab einen Clash zwischen der alten und der neuen Geschäftsführung.
There was a clash between the old and the new management.
Common combinations are 'ein heftiger Clash' (a fierce clash), 'ein politischer Clash' (a political clash), or the well-known phrase 'Clash der Kulturen' (clash of cultures).
Der Film thematisiert den Clash der Kulturen in einer globalisierten Welt.
The film explores the clash of cultures in a globalized world.
opposite / contrast
'der Gegensatz' and 'der Clash' both have to do with strong differences. 'Gegensatz' mainly describes the contrast between two things, qualities, or opinions. There does not have to be an argument. 'Clash' sounds more modern and more colloquial, and tends to mean a forceful encounter or a conflict. Learners may confuse the words because both emphasize differences. If you only want to say that two things are very different, 'Gegensatz' fits better. If things get heated or people strongly come into conflict, 'Clash' is more suitable.
Im Meeting kam es zu einem Clash zwischen dem alten Team und der neuen Leitung.
In the meeting, there was a clash between the old team and the new management.
Der Gegensatz zwischen ihrem ruhigen Plan und seiner schnellen Entscheidung ist deutlich.
The contrast between her calm plan and his quick decision is clear.