Noun
die Eskalation
Pronunciation: /ɛskalaˈt͡si̯oːn/
escalation
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plural Eskalationen
Meanings
Noun
- escalation
Example sentence
Ein ruhiges Gespräch hat die Eskalation des Streits verhindert.
A calm conversation prevented the argument from escalating.
Word forms
singular
die Eskalation
plural
die Eskalationen
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedie Eskalation
Accusativedie Eskalation
Dativeder Eskalation
Genitiveder Eskalation
Plural
Nominativedie Eskalationen
Accusativedie Eskalationen
Dativeden Eskalationen
Genitiveder Eskalationen
Usage
- eine Eskalation verhindern — Prevent a situation from becoming more intense or serious.
- Eskalation / Deeskalation — These contrast escalation and reducing tension.
Die Eskalation des Konflikts überraschte alle Beteiligten.
The escalation of the conflict surprised everyone involved.