quarrel / bickering
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quarrel / bickering
A usually verbal, often loud and emotional conflict or argument between two or more people. The term often has a slightly negative connotation and describes an argument that is perceived as unnecessary, petty, or repeated.
Ich habe genug von den ständigen Streitereien über den Haushalt.
I've had enough of the constant bickering about the housework.
The word is derived from the verb 'streiten' (to argue). The ending '-ei' is often used to describe an action that is perceived as ongoing, annoying, or unnecessary.
Die ewige Streiterei zwischen den Geschwistern nervt die Eltern.
The endless bickering between the siblings annoys the parents.
To state the reason for the argument, you use 'über' (about/over) or 'um' (about/over) with the accusative. The person you are arguing with is indicated with 'mit' (with) and the dative.
Es gab eine laute Streiterei um die Fernbedienung.
There was a loud quarrel over the remote control.
The word is often used in the plural ('Streitereien', quarrels/arguments) and with adjectives such as 'ständig' (constant), 'ewig' (endless), or 'kleinlich' (petty) to emphasize the repeated and irritating nature of the conflict.
Ihre Beziehung ist voller kleiner, unnötiger Streitereien.
Their relationship is full of small, unnecessary quarrels.
argument / dispute
Streit is the neutral term for a disagreement. Streiterei also refers to an usually verbal conflict, but often sounds derogatory and suggests unnecessary, petty, or repeated arguing. Use Streit neutrally and Streiterei when this negative judgment is intended to come across.
Die Geschwister begannen wieder eine Streiterei wegen des Fernsehers.
The siblings started bickering again over the television.
Die Geschwister hatten wegen des Fernsehers einen Streit.
The siblings had an argument over the television.
