kollidieren
Translation
to collide, to clash
Examples
Zwei Autos sind auf der Kreuzung kollidiert.
Two cars collided at the intersection.
Unsere Interessen kollidieren leider.
Unfortunately, our interests clash.
Die beiden Ziele kollidieren miteinander.
The two goals conflict with each other.
Grammar Patterns
((with sb./sth.)) to collide with sb./sth. The car collided with a tree.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zusammenstoßen (to crash into each other), aufeinanderprallen (to clash)
Etymology
From Latin 'collidere' (to strike together), from 'col-' (together) and 'laedere' (to strike).
Memory Tips
Very similar to the English word 'collide', making it easy to remember. It can be used for physical crashes and for clashing interests.