der Streit
the argument, the quarrel, the dispute
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/deːɐ̯ ʃtʁaɪ̯t/
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Cultural Note
Germans distinguish between a 'Streit' (heated argument) and a 'Meinungsverschiedenheit' (difference of opinion). The concept of 'Streitkultur' — the art of productive disagreement — is valued in German intellectual life and considered essential for healthy democracies and relationships alike.
📝 Example Sentences
Der Streit eskalierte schnell.
The argument escalated quickly.
Nach dem Streit sprachen sie tagelang nicht miteinander.
After the argument, they didn't speak to each other for days.
Jeder Streit hat zwei Seiten.
Every argument has two sides.