Zank
derNounquarrel; squabble
English translations
- 01
quarrel
- 02
dispute
- 03
discord
Word details
- German meaning
- Zank bezeichnet einen Streit oder eine Auseinandersetzung.
- English meaning
- Quarrel
- Synonym
- Streit, Gezänk
- German example
- Es gab einen Zank zwischen den Nachbarn wegen des Zauns.
- English example
- There was a quarrel between the neighbors about the fence.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Zank
- Plural Form
- None
Related words
- Zanksucht
suspicion
- Zanksucht
distrust
- Zankapfel
apple of discord
- Gezanke
bickering
- Gezanke
squabbling
- zanken
to bicker
- Zankapfel
A bone of contention is a subject or issue that causes disagreement or argument.
- Zanksucht
Argumentativeness
- Gezanke
Bickering, squabbling
- Politikum
Political issue, controversial topic
- käbbeln
To bicker, to squabble
- kabbeln
Bicker
- Kabbelei
Bickering refers to a light, playful quarrel or squabble, often without serious intent.
- Virago
Virago
- Gezänk
Quarrel, bickering
- streiten
to argue
- zoffen
to bicker
- kebbeln
To bicker
- keifen
To scold, to nag
- keppeln
To bicker, squabble
- Hader
Strife, conflict
- Spat
A spat is a brief, heated argument or disagreement.
- Streitpunkt
point of contention, bone of contention
Example sentences with “Zank”
Es gab viel Zank um das Erbe. (There was a lot of quarreling over the inheritance.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Zank masculine?
Yes, it is masculine (der).