diplomacy
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diplomacy
The art and practice of conducting negotiations between states or organizations in order to shape international relations and resolve conflicts peacefully.
Durch intensive Diplomatie konnte eine Eskalation der Krise verhindert werden.
Through intensive diplomacy, an escalation of the crisis was prevented.
diplomacy
Tactful and skillful behavior in dealing with people in order to handle delicate situations or achieve goals without upsetting others.
Sie hat die unangenehme Frage mit viel Diplomatie beantwortet.
She answered the unpleasant question with a great deal of diplomacy.
diplomatic service
The diplomats of a country as a whole, or the diplomatic service as a professional field.
Nach dem Studium strebt er eine Karriere in der Diplomatie an.
After his studies, he is aiming for a career in the diplomatic service.
'Diplomatie' (diplomacy) belongs to a word family. 'Der Diplomat' (the male diplomat) or 'die Diplomatin' (the female diplomat) is the person, and 'diplomatisch' (diplomatic) is the adjective that describes how someone acts.
Ein guter Diplomat braucht viel Geduld.
A good diplomat needs a lot of patience.
When 'Diplomatie' (diplomacy) is used in connection with personal behavior in difficult situations, it has the figurative meaning of 'tactful skill.' Signal words are often 'mit viel...' (with a lot of...) or '...beweisen' (to show/prove...).
Die Situation erforderte ein Höchstmaß an Diplomatie.
The situation required the highest degree of diplomacy.
In a political context, 'Diplomatie' (diplomacy) is often used with verbs such as 'auf etwas setzen' (to rely on something) or 'nutzen' (to use). Common combinations are 'auf Diplomatie setzen' (to rely on diplomacy) or 'die Mittel der Diplomatie nutzen' (to use the means of diplomacy).
Die Regierung setzt im aktuellen Konflikt voll auf Diplomatie.
In the current conflict, the government is relying fully on diplomacy.
When referring to a career path, 'Diplomatie' (diplomacy / diplomatic service) is often used with verbs such as 'anstreben' (to aim for) or prepositions such as 'in' (in/into). People speak of a 'Karriere in der Diplomatie' (career in the diplomatic service) or 'Eintritt in die Diplomatie' (entry into the diplomatic service).
Sie möchte nach dem Studium in die Diplomatie gehen.
She wants to go into the diplomatic service after her studies.
tact / sensitivity
Both words are appropriate when someone wants to resolve a delicate situation tactfully. „Diplomatie“ emphasizes deliberate, strategic action to achieve a goal, while „Fingerspitzengefühl“ highlights a fine sensitivity to other people’s reactions and needs. Choose according to whether the focus is on strategic action or empathetic awareness.
Mit viel Diplomatie überzeugte die Leiterin beide Seiten von ihrem Kompromiss.
With great diplomacy, the director convinced both sides to accept her compromise.
Mit viel Fingerspitzengefühl merkte die Leiterin, wann sie das Gespräch unterbrechen musste.
With great sensitivity, the director sensed when she had to interrupt the conversation.
