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Versöhnung

reconciliation

noun fer-ZOEN-oong Rare

Origin: from versöhnen 'to reconcile'

Usage Note

Versöhnung is reconciliation after a conflict, used both privately and politically (Versöhnung zwischen Völkern). It derives from the reflexive verb sich versöhnen. It is feminine; the plural Versöhnungen is uncommon.

Examples

"Nach Jahren des Schweigens kam es zur Versöhnung."

Natural Translation

After years of silence reconciliation came about.

Literal Translation

After years the silence came it to-the reconciliation.

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