Der Widerspruch
Example: Sein Verhalten steht im klaren Widerspruch zu seinen Aussagen.
Definition
"Der Widerspruch" is a noun meaning a contradiction or opposition between statements, actions, or ideas. It indicates a clear inconsistency, as in the example phrase where someone's behavior contradicts their statements, highlighting a lack of agreement or harmony.
Etymology
"Der Widerspruch" comes from the German prefix 'wider-' meaning 'against' and the verb 'sprechen' meaning 'to speak.' Thus, it literally means 'to speak against.' This word has been used since Middle High German to describe opposition or contradiction, reflecting the idea of speaking or standing against something.
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"Der Widerspruch" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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