dispute
der Streitfall, die Streitfälle
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dispute
A case or matter in which two or more parties disagree and are in conflict. The word is especially common in legal or formal contexts.
Im Streitfall entscheidet ein Gericht über die Rechte der beiden Parteien.
In the event of a dispute, a court decides on the rights of both parties.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Streitfälle |
| genitive | des Streitfalls |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Streitfall | die Streitfälle |
| accusative | den Streitfall | die Streitfälle |
| dative | dem Streitfall | den Streitfällen |
| genitive | des Streitfalls des Streitfalles | der Streitfälle |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Streitfall' (dispute) is made up of 'Streit' (argument / dispute) and 'Fall' (case). It refers to a case in which a dispute needs to be resolved through legal or administrative channels.
Der Streitfall beschäftigt seit Monaten die zuständige Behörde.
The dispute has occupied the relevant authority for months.
'Streitfall' (dispute) is particularly common in the expression 'im Streitfall' (in the event of a dispute). This means 'wenn es zu einem Streit kommt' (if a dispute arises) and is often followed by a rule explaining what to do in that situation.
Im Streitfall müssen beide Vertragspartner ihre Unterlagen vorlegen.
In the event of a dispute, both parties to the contract must present their documents.
'Streitfall' (dispute) is often used with verbs such as 'klären' (to resolve), 'entscheiden' (to decide), and 'vor Gericht bringen' (to take to court). These combinations are particularly suited to legal or institutional contexts.
Die Versicherung will den Streitfall schnell klären.
The insurance company wants to resolve the dispute quickly.
