der Streit
Translation
argument, dispute, quarrel, conflict
Examples
Sie hatten einen Streit über Geld.
They had an argument about money.
Wir wollen keinen Streit anfangen.
We don't want to start an argument.
Grammar Patterns
to have an argument ((with sb.)) to have an argument (with sb.) I'm having an argument with my brother.
to start an argument ((about sth.)) to start an argument (about sth.) They always start an argument about politics.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Auseinandersetzung, Konflikt, Zank; Antonyms: Harmonie, Einigkeit
Etymology
From Old High German 'strīt' (struggle, fight). Related to the English word 'strife'.
Memory Tips
Sounds similar to the English word 'strife'. Where there is 'Streit', there is strife.