Het geschil
Example: Het geschil tussen de buren is eindelijk opgelost.
Definition
"Het geschil" refers to a disagreement or dispute between parties, often involving conflicting opinions or interests. It describes a situation where two or more individuals or groups have a conflict that needs resolution, as in the phrase 'Het geschil tussen de buren is eindelijk opgelost.'
Etymology
The word "het geschil" comes from Dutch, where "geschil" means dispute or quarrel. It is derived from the verb 'schillen,' which originally meant to peel or separate, metaphorically extending to the idea of separation or conflict between parties. Did you know that the concept of 'geschil' captures both minor disagreements and serious disputes?
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"Het geschil" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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