This is the 8039th most frequent German word.
härtel
The word "Härtel" does not have a direct meaning in standard German; it is primarily a surname.
Here, 'Härtel' is used as a variant of 'Härte', metaphorically representing the intensity or difficult nature of the discussion.
Der Härtel der Diskussion war intensiv.
The intensity of the discussion was intense.
In this context, 'Härtel' could be interpreted as a proper noun, representing an individual's name, to show its possessive usage.
Härtels Beitrag hat die Debatte beleuchtet.
Härtel's contribution shed light on the debate.
'Härtel' in this example resembles 'Härte', referring to the hardness, which is a physical property of the material.