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schlichten

to mediate, arbitrate, settle (a dispute)

verb SHLIKH-ten Rare

Usage Note

Schlichten means to resolve a conflict between parties through a mediating speech or process; einen Streit schlichten means to mediate a quarrel. The noun Schlichtung is used for formal mediation in labour disputes.

Examples

"Der erfahrene Moderator versuchte, den Konflikt zu schlichten."

Natural Translation

The experienced moderator tried to mediate the conflict.

Literal Translation

The experienced moderator tried the conflict to settle.

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