die Aussöhnung
Translation
reconciliation, conciliation
Examples
Die Aussöhnung zwischen den Ländern war schwierig.
The reconciliation between the countries was difficult.
Nach dem Streit kam es zur Aussöhnung.
After the argument, a reconciliation occurred.
Grammar Patterns
the reconciliation ((between sb.)) die Aussöhnung zwischen j-m The reconciliation between the brothers was emotional.
the reconciliation ((with sb.)) die Aussöhnung mit j-m He is seeking reconciliation with his father.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Versöhnung, Einigung, Friedensschluss; Antonyms: Streit, Konflikt
Etymology
From 'aus-' (out, completely) and the verb 'söhnen' (to appease, to reconcile). It signifies the act of completely resolving a conflict.
Memory Tips
Imagine two conflicting parties bringing their problems 'out' (aus) into the open to resolve them and become like family (related to 'Sohn', son) again.