die Eskalation
Translation
escalation, intensification
Examples
Die Eskalation des Konflikts muss verhindert werden.
The escalation of the conflict must be prevented.
Es kam zu einer Eskalation der Gewalt.
There was an escalation of violence.
Grammar Patterns
Eskalation ((of sth.gen)) escalation of sth. die Eskalation des Konflikts
zu einer Eskalation führen to lead to an escalation Die Krise führte zu einer Eskalation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: intensification, aggravation; Antonyms: de-escalation
Etymology
From Latin `scala` (ladder), via French. The `-tion` suffix denotes an action or process.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'escalator' going up, representing a situation becoming more intense step by step.