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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