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mediation
A voluntary procedure for resolving a conflict out of court, in which a neutral third person (the mediator) supports the disputing parties in finding a joint agreement.
Die Nachbarn konnten ihren Streit über den Gartenzaun durch eine erfolgreiche Mediation beilegen.
The neighbors were able to settle their dispute over the garden fence through successful mediation.
'Die Mediation' (mediation) is the name of the procedure. The neutral person who leads this procedure is called 'der Mediator' (the male mediator) or 'die Mediatorin' (the female mediator). These words belong together.
Ein Mediator half dem Paar, eine Lösung zu finden.
A mediator helped the couple find a solution.
The word is often used in fixed combinations. Typical phrases are 'eine Mediation durchführen' (to conduct a mediation), 'eine Mediation anbieten' (to offer mediation), or 'einen Konflikt durch Mediation lösen' (to resolve a conflict through mediation).
Die Firma bot den streitenden Abteilungen eine Mediation an.
The company offered mediation to the departments in conflict.
The term 'Mediation' (mediation) is mostly used in formal contexts such as law, business, or family therapy. It describes a structured procedure, not just an informal conciliatory conversation.
Vor dem Gerichtstermin wurde eine Mediation empfohlen.
Mediation was recommended before the court date.
mediation / placement
In both cases, a neutral person supports disputing parties in looking for an agreement. „Vermittlung“ is the more general term and can also refer to informal help. „Mediation“ refers to a voluntary out-of-court procedure in which the parties jointly seek an agreement.
In einer freiwilligen Mediation fanden die beiden Mitarbeiter mit einer neutralen Fachperson einen Kompromiss.
In a voluntary mediation, the two employees reached a compromise with the help of a neutral professional.
Durch die informelle Vermittlung einer Kollegin fanden die beiden Mitarbeiter einen Kompromiss.
With the help of an informal intervention by a colleague, the two employees reached a compromise.
