German NOUN B2 Rank 27958

der Nahostkonflikt

Middle East conflict

der Nahostkonflikt

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Meanings

der Nahostkonflikt

Middle East conflict

The long-running political, military, and social conflict in the Middle East, especially between Israel and the Palestinians, as well as the states and groups in the region. Depending on the context, the term refers either to the entire regional conflict or to individual disputes connected with it.

EXAMPLE

Der Nahostkonflikt beschäftigt die internationale Politik seit vielen Jahrzehnten.

The Middle East conflict has occupied international politics for many decades.

Forms

Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Nahostkonflikt, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.

At a glance

gender	masculine der
genitive	des Nahostkonflikts

The four cases

	singular	plural
nominative	der Nahostkonflikt	–
accusative	den Nahostkonflikt	–
dative	dem Nahostkonflikt	–
genitive	des Nahostkonflikts des Nahostkonfliktes	–

The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.

Usage tips

Word composition

'Nahostkonflikt' (Middle East conflict) is made up of 'Nahost' (Middle East) and 'Konflikt' (conflict). 'Nahost' is a shortened form referring to the geographical area of the Middle East; together, the word refers to a conflict in this region.

EXAMPLE

Der Nahostkonflikt hat auch Auswirkungen auf andere Länder der Region.

The Middle East conflict also affects other countries in the region.

Typical collocations

'Nahostkonflikt' (Middle East conflict) frequently occurs with verbs such as 'lösen' (to resolve), 'beenden' (to end), 'verschärfen' (to intensify), and 'analysieren' (to analyze). In a political context, the phrase 'im Nahostkonflikt' (in the Middle East conflict) is also very common.

EXAMPLE

Viele Staaten suchen nach einem Weg, den Nahostkonflikt friedlich zu lösen.

Many countries are looking for a way to resolve the Middle East conflict peacefully.

Political usage

'Nahostkonflikt' (Middle East conflict) is primarily a term used in political, journalistic, and academic language. Depending on the text, it may refer to the entire conflict complex or to a particular phase or dispute.

EXAMPLE

Der Bericht untersucht die internationale Berichterstattung über den Nahostkonflikt.

The report examines international coverage of the Middle East conflict.

In real life

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