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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.
'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.
mediation / placement
'die Vermittlung' and 'die Diplomatie' can both help resolve conflicts peacefully. 'Vermittlung' usually means that a neutral third person or institution helps between two sides so that they can find a solution. 'Diplomatie' means either negotiations between states or organizations, or more generally very tactful behavior in difficult conversations. The words can be confused because both have to do with agreement and careful speaking. 'Vermittlung' fits especially when someone stands between two parties; 'Diplomatie' fits when the focus is on skillful and polite negotiation.
Frau Schneider braucht viel Diplomatie, wenn sie mit unzufriedenen Kunden spricht.
Ms. Schneider needs a lot of diplomacy when she speaks with dissatisfied customers.
Bei dem Streit zwischen den Nachbarn half die Vermittlung durch die Hausverwaltung.
In the dispute between the neighbors, mediation by the property management helped.