Der Konflikt
Example: Der Konflikt zwischen den Abteilungen wurde schnell gelöst.
Definition
"Der Konflikt" refers to a disagreement or clash between individuals or groups, often involving opposing interests or ideas. In an HR context, "der Konflikt" means a situation where differing views or goals cause tension that needs resolution to maintain workplace harmony.
Etymology
The word "der Konflikt" comes from the Latin 'conflictus,' meaning 'a striking together' or 'collision.' It entered German via French, where it retained its sense of opposition and struggle. Did you know? The term originally described physical clashes before evolving to include abstract disputes.
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"Der Konflikt" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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