VERB
sich auseinandersetzento deal with; to grapple with; to discuss
sich auseinandersetzen is a German verb that means to deal with, to grapple with, or to discuss.
Definitions
1.to examine, engage critically or deal intensively (with something)(engagement with a topic/problem)
a.to think deeply and deal with something (often with 'mit')
Man muss sich mit diesem Thema auseinandersetzen.—You have to grapple with this topic.
2.to discuss or argue (with someone)(debate/dispute)
a.to debate or have a contentious discussion (often with 'mit')
Sie haben sich lange mit dem Kollegen auseinandergesetzt.—They had a lengthy debate with the colleague.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "sich auseinandersetzen" mean in English?
- "sich auseinandersetzen" means to deal with, to grapple with, or to discuss. It is a German verb.
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- "sich auseinandersetzen" is a verb in German.
