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dispute
A formal or prolonged disagreement or conflict between two or more parties. The term is often used in legal or official contexts and is more serious than an everyday argument.
Die finanziellen Streitigkeiten zwischen den Geschäftspartnern führten zur Auflösung der Firma.
The financial disputes between the business partners led to the dissolution of the company.
The word is derived from the noun 'der Streit' (the conflict). The ending '-igkeit' is a typical ending for feminine nouns that describe a state or quality.
Die Streitigkeiten innerhalb der Familie dauern schon Jahre.
The disputes within the family have been going on for years.
'Streitigkeit' (dispute) is a formal term that is often used in official, legal, or business contexts. It describes a more serious and longer-lasting conflict.
Ein Anwalt wurde eingeschaltet, um die rechtlichen Streitigkeiten zu klären.
A lawyer was brought in to clarify the legal disputes.
Common verbs used with 'Streitigkeiten' (disputes) are 'beilegen' (to settle), 'schlichten' (to mediate), or 'haben' (to have). Often the disputes are 'finanzielle' (financial), 'rechtliche' (legal), or 'nachbarschaftliche' (neighborly).
Die beiden Parteien konnten ihre Streitigkeiten außergerichtlich beilegen.
The two parties were able to settle their disputes out of court.
argument / dispute
Streit is the usual word for an everyday confrontation, including a brief one. Streitigkeit sounds more formal and often refers to a conflict between parties that has lasted longer, especially in official or legal contexts. Use Streit in private, everyday situations and Streitigkeit for a formal case.
Die beiden Firmen klären eine Streitigkeit über die Nutzung des Grundstücks vor Gericht.
The two companies are settling a dispute over the use of the property in court.
Die Kinder hatten wegen des Spielzeugs einen kleinen Streit.
The children had a small argument over the toy.
