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overlap
A situation in which two or more things (e.g., appointments, topics, areas) have a shared part or take place at the same time.
Wegen einer Überschneidung zweier Termine kann ich leider nicht zu deiner Feier kommen.
Because of an overlap between two appointments, unfortunately I can't come to your party.
The noun 'Überschneidung' (overlap) comes from the verb 'sich überschneiden' (to overlap). This consists of 'über' (over) and 'schneiden' (to cut) and figuratively describes how two things partially overlap, as if they were cutting through each other.
Es gibt eine große thematische Überschneidung zwischen den beiden Büchern.
There is a large thematic overlap between the two books.
'Überschneidung' (overlap) is often used with the prepositions 'zwischen' (between) or 'mit' (with). People speak of an overlap 'zwischen' two things or an overlap 'mit' something else.
Die Überschneidung zwischen meinem Urlaub und dem Projektstart ist ein Problem.
The overlap between my vacation and the start of the project is a problem.
In everyday life, people often speak of a 'terminliche Überschneidung' (scheduling overlap: two appointments at the same time) or an 'inhaltliche Überschneidung' (content overlap: two topics have points in common).
Aufgrund einer terminlichen Überschneidung muss ich den Arzttermin verschieben.
Due to a scheduling overlap, I have to move the doctor's appointment.
conflict
'der Konflikt' and 'die Überschneidung' can both arise when different interests, plans, or areas do not fit together well. However, a conflict is a confrontation or dispute. An overlap only means that two things have a shared part or happen at the same time. Learners may confuse the words because an overlap can often lead to a conflict, for example with appointments. In practical terms: for disputes or oppositions, say 'Konflikt'; for shared areas or things happening at the same time, say 'Überschneidung'.
Bei den beiden Terminen gibt es eine Überschneidung, deshalb kann ich nicht zu beiden gehen.
There is an overlap between the two appointments, so I can't go to both.
Vor der Reise gibt es in der Familie einen Konflikt über das Geld.
Before the trip, there is a conflict in the family about money.