🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Zwist

Pronunciation / Transliteration: tsvɪst

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Discord/ˈdɪs.kɔːrd/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Der Zwist unter den Kollegen führte zu Missverständnissen."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A lack of harmony between persons or things; disagreement or conflict.

    "The discord among the team members led to a breakdown in communication."
  2. 2

    A harsh or unpleasant combination of sounds.

    "The discord in the music made it difficult to enjoy the performance."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'discord' originates from the Latin 'discordia', meaning 'disagreement' or 'strife'. It evolved through Old French before entering Middle English, reflecting a historical context of conflict and lack of harmony.

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