streiten
to argue, to quarrel
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/ˈʃtʁaɪ̯tn̩/
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Cultural Note
German culture distinguishes between 'Streit' (a real argument/fight) and 'Diskussion' (a debate). The reflexive form 'sich streiten' is most common for interpersonal quarrels. 'Streitkultur' (argument culture) is a positive German concept meaning the ability to have productive disagreements.
📝 Example Sentences
Wir streiten uns ständig über Kleinigkeiten.
We constantly argue about little things.
Sie haben sich gestern furchtbar gestritten.
They had a terrible argument yesterday.
Ich will mich nicht mit dir streiten.
I don't want to argue with you.