die Mediation
Translation
mediation, conciliation, arbitration
Examples
Eine Mediation kann Konflikte lösen.
Mediation can resolve conflicts.
Sie einigten sich durch eine Mediation.
They reached an agreement through mediation.
Grammar Patterns
((in sth.)) to be in mediation The parties are in mediation.
((through sth.)) through mediation The dispute was settled through mediation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Vermittlung, Schlichtung; Antonyms: Konflikt, Streit
Etymology
From Latin 'mediatio' (intervening). Related to German 'Mitte' (middle) and 'Medium' (medium).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'mediator' standing in the 'middle' ('Mitte') of a conflict to help.