die Unstimmigkeit
Translation
disagreement, discrepancy, inconsistency, discord
Examples
Es gab eine Unstimmigkeit über den Preis.
There was a disagreement about the price.
Die Unstimmigkeiten im Bericht müssen geklärt werden.
The discrepancies in the report must be clarified.
Grammar Patterns
Unstimmigkeit ((über+4)) disagreement about sth. There was a disagreement about the plan.
Unstimmigkeit ((zwischen+3)) disagreement between sb./sth. The disagreement between the partners grew.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Meinungsverschiedenheit, Diskrepanz; Antonyms: Übereinstimmung, Einstimmigkeit
Etymology
Composed of un- (not) + Stimme (voice, vote) + -keit (noun suffix). It literally translates to 'the state of voices not matching'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'un-stimme' as 'not one voice'. When people are not speaking with one voice, there is disagreement.