die Diplomatie
Translation
diplomacy, tact
Examples
Diplomatie ist in der Politik sehr wichtig.
Diplomacy is very important in politics.
Er löste das Problem mit viel Diplomatie.
He solved the problem with a lot of diplomacy.
Grammar Patterns
die Diplomatie diplomacy Diplomacy is the key to peace.
mit Diplomatie with diplomacy He solved the situation with diplomacy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Taktgefühl (tact), Verhandlungsgeschick (negotiating skill); Antonyms: Konfrontation (confrontation), Streit (dispute)
Etymology
From French 'diplomatie', derived from Greek 'diplōma' (folded paper, license). It's an international word.
Memory Tips
It looks and sounds almost identical to the English 'diplomacy'. Just remember the German pronunciation and that it's a feminine noun (die).