die Unstimmigkeit
Translation
disagreement, discrepancy, inconsistency, discord
Examples
Es gab eine Unstimmigkeit über den Preis.
There was a disagreement about the price.
Die Unstimmigkeiten im Bericht müssen geklärt werden.
The discrepancies in the report must be clarified.
Grammar Patterns
Unstimmigkeit ((über+4)) disagreement about sth. There was a disagreement about the plan.
Unstimmigkeit ((zwischen+3)) disagreement between sb./sth. The disagreement between the partners grew.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Meinungsverschiedenheit, Diskrepanz; Antonyms: Übereinstimmung, Einstimmigkeit
Etymology
From un- (not) + Stimme (voice, vote) + -keit (noun suffix). Literally means 'a state of not having one voice'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'un-stimm' as 'un-steam' or 'un-team'. When a team loses steam or isn't united, disagreements arise.