squabble

ˈskwɑbl̩
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Translation of squabble into German,

Noun

conflict

minor fight or argument over trivial matters
Streit mZankerei Kabbelei f
  • The siblings had a squabble over the TV remote.Die Geschwister hatten einen Streit um die Fernbedienung.

Verb

1.

conflict

intr.
engage in a noisy argument over something petty
intr.
  • They often squabble over trivial matters at meetings..Sie streiten oft über triviale Angelegenheiten bei Besprechungen
2.

printing

tr.DatedUK
disarrange letters or lines in printing
tr.DatedUK
  • The printer squabbled the text, causing confusion.Der Drucker verwirrte den Text, was zu Verwirrung führte.
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Synonyms and analogies of squabble in English

Examples of squabble in a sentence

  • A squabble broke out during the meeting.
  • The siblings would squabble over the TV remote.
  • Neighbors squabble about parking spaces.
  • The typesetter accidentally squabbled the headline.
  • They squabbled the letters, ruining the print.

Translations of "squabble" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derStreitnm.

The couple's squabble over the thermostat quickly turned into laughter.

Der Streit des Paares über das Thermostat verwandelte sich schnell in Gelächter.

derZanknm.

Two hyper-competitive law students who had the occasional squabble...

Zwei hyper wettbewerbsJuraStudenten Wer hatte die gelegentliche Zank...

dasGezankenn.

One of us has to give or they benefit from our squabble.

Einer von uns muss nachgeben, sonst profitieren sie von unserem Gezanke.

Zankerein.

The spat minor squabble should not overshadow their long-standing friendship.

Die kleine Zankerei sollte ihre langjährige Freundschaft nicht überschatten.

derKleinkriegnm.

Our group refuses to participate in this institutional ploy, this continuing squabble.

Unsere Fraktion weigert sich, an diesem institutionellen Spiel, diesem permanenten Kleinkrieg teilzunehmen.

Verb
streitenv.

In the classroom, students often squabble about who gets to present their ideas first.

Im Klassenzimmer streiten die Schüler oft darüber, wer seine Ideen zuerst präsentieren darf.

zankenv.

I'm not in the mood to squabble with you over the boots.

Ich habe keine Lust, mich zu zanken.

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squabble: Examples and translations in context

The petty squabble lasted for weeks and was ultimately forgotten.

Der belanglose Streit dauerte wochenlang an und wurde letztendlich vergessen.

Their squabble about seating arrangements caused delays for the guests.

Ihr Streit über die Sitzordnung verursachte Verzögerungen für die Gäste.

The neighbors had a squabble about the fence that divided their properties.

Die Nachbarn hatten einen Streit über den Zaun, der ihre Grundstücke trennte.

Their squabble in the park attracted the attention of several curious onlookers.

Ihr Streit im Park zog die Aufmerksamkeit mehrerer neugieriger Zuschauer auf sich.

Their squabble ended as they chose to kiss and make up in the hallway.

Ihr Streit endete, als sie sich entschieden, im Flur Frieden zu schließen.

The team's squabble about the best strategy was heard by everyone in the meeting.

Der Streit des Teams über die beste Strategie war von allen im Meeting zu hören.

There's a squabble going on about which department handles the case.

Es gab einen Streit darum, welche Abteilung den Fall übernimmt.

I've never seen you in a domestic squabble before.

Ich hab dich noch nie in einem häuslichen Streit erlebt.

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