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paradox
A situation, person, or thing that combines contradictory qualities or characteristics.
Es ist ein Paradoxon, dass soziale Medien uns verbinden, aber gleichzeitig zur Vereinsamung beitragen können.
It is a paradox that social media connects us but can at the same time contribute to loneliness.
paradox
A statement that at first glance appears contradictory or nonsensical, but on closer inspection can reveal a deeper meaning or truth.
Das Zwillingsparadoxon beschreibt ein Gedankenexperiment zur Relativitätstheorie.
The twin paradox describes a thought experiment in the theory of relativity.
A very common sentence structure is 'Es ist ein Paradoxon, dass ...' (It is a paradox that ...). After 'dass' (that), a subordinate clause follows with the verb at the end.
Es ist ein Paradoxon, dass man manchmal loslassen muss, um etwas zu behalten.
It is a paradox that sometimes you have to let go in order to keep something.
The word 'Paradoxon' (paradox) belongs to educated or academic language. It is used mainly in formal, written, or intellectual contexts.
In seiner Vorlesung sprach der Professor über ein philosophisches Paradoxon.
In his lecture, the professor spoke about a philosophical paradox.
In the meaning of a contradictory statement, 'Paradoxon' (paradox) is often found in scientific, philosophical, or logical discussions. Sometimes it has a fixed name, such as the 'Lügner-Paradoxon' (liar paradox).
Das Großvaterparadoxon ist ein bekanntes Gedankenexperiment über Zeitreisen.
The grandfather paradox is a well-known thought experiment about time travel.
contradiction / objection
A Widerspruch describes a direct incompatibility between statements, actions, or facts. A Paradoxon also appears contradictory, but on closer inspection it can reveal a deeper meaning or truth. If this special meaning is absent, Widerspruch is the right term; if it is present, Paradoxon is more appropriate.
Die Aussage „Weniger ist mehr“ wirkt zuerst widersprüchlich, ist in diesem Zusammenhang aber ein Paradoxon mit einem tieferen Sinn.
The statement “Less is more” seems contradictory at first, but in this context it is a paradox with a deeper meaning.
Zwischen seinen beiden Aussagen bestand ein Widerspruch, weil er gestern das Gegenteil behauptet hatte.
There was a contradiction between his two statements because he had claimed the opposite yesterday.
