der Zusammenstoß
Translation
collision, clash, impact
Examples
Es gab einen Zusammenstoß zwischen zwei Autos.
There was a collision between two cars.
Ein Zusammenstoß der Meinungen war unvermeidlich.
A clash of opinions was unavoidable.
Grammar Patterns
((a collision)) with+3 a collision with sth. The collision with the lorry was severe.
((a collision)) between+3 a collision between... There was a collision between the protesters and the police.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kollision, Aufprall, Unfall; Antonyms: Vermeidung (avoidance), Ausweichen (evasion)
Etymology
From 'zusammen' (together) and 'Stoß' (push, impact). It literally means a 'together-push' or 'together-impact'.
Memory Tips
Imagine two things 'pushing together' forcefully, resulting in a collision.