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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
'der Streit' and 'die Streitigkeit' both mean a conflict or dispute. 'Streit' is the normal word in everyday life and can be brief, spontaneous, and personal. 'Streitigkeit' sounds more formal and more serious. It is often used when a conflict lasts longer or is handled officially, for example between neighbors, companies, or in court. Learners may confuse the words because they look very similar. As a simple guide: for normal everyday situations, 'Streit' usually fits; for official or legal conflicts, 'Streitigkeit' is more likely.
Die Streitigkeit zwischen den Nachbarn wird nun von einem Anwalt geprüft.
The dispute between the neighbors is now being reviewed by a lawyer.
Am Morgen war der Streit schon vergessen, und die Kinder spielten wieder zusammen.
By morning, the argument had already been forgotten, and the children were playing together again.