skirmish in German

skirmish in German is Scharmützel, Geplänkel, Auseinandersetzung — skirmish means a short fight between small groups, usually part of a bigger conflict.

skirmish in German

Scharmützel

noun

(military) A brief battle between small groups, usually part of a longer or larger battle or war.

Geplänkel

noun

(military) A brief battle between small groups, usually part of a longer or larger battle or war.

Auseinandersetzung

noun

(figuratively, by extension) Any minor dispute.

Wortgeplänkel

noun

(figuratively, by extension) Any minor dispute.

What does "skirmish" mean?

noun A short fight between small groups, usually part of a bigger conflict.
"A brief skirmish broke out between the two patrols near the border."
noun A minor dispute or disagreement.
"The meeting turned into a skirmish over the budget."
verb To fight in a small, brief clash.
"The two armies skirmished for days before the decisive battle."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

skirmish in a sentence

A brief skirmish broke out between the two patrols near the border.
Historians recorded several skirmishes before the main battle began.
The meeting turned into a skirmish over the budget.
The two armies skirmished for days before the decisive battle.

Similar words in German

brush clash encounter

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "skirmish" in German?

"skirmish" in German is Scharmützel, Geplänkel, Auseinandersetzung. skirmish means: A short fight between small groups, usually part of a bigger conflict.

How do you use "skirmish" in a sentence?

Example: "A brief skirmish broke out between the two patrols near the border." In German, "skirmish" is Scharmützel, Geplänkel, Auseinandersetzung.

Are there other ways to say "skirmish" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "skirmish": Scharmützel, Geplänkel, Auseinandersetzung, Wortgeplänkel.

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