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Krieg

war

German grammar
derKriegm

Meaning of Krieg

Deutsch

bewaffneter Konflikt zwischen Ländern oder Gruppen

English

armed conflict between countries or groups

war

Pronunciation

German
/dɛɐ̯ kʁiːk/

Krieg with English translation

Krieg usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Der Krieg dauerte viele Jahre.

The war lasted many years.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Viele Menschen leiden im Krieg.

Many people suffer in war.

Krieg synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between Krieg, Konflikt, Kampf, Auseinandersetzung, Schlacht, and Gefecht

Konflikt
🇩🇪German

A broad term for a clash, dispute, or conflict of interests; not necessarily a real war.

A2very often
K
🇩🇪German
Kampf

Means struggle, fight, or combat; can be physical or figurative.

A2very often
A
🇩🇪German
Auseinandersetzung

A dispute or clash; often about a conflict between people or groups, not necessarily a war.

A2often

Advanced: broader words

S
🇩🇪German
Schlacht

A major battle between armies, as part of a war; more specific than war.

A2often
G
🇩🇪German
Gefecht

A smaller armed engagement or combat action, often a military term and usually shorter and smaller than a battle.

A2rare word

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Questions about this word

What does Krieg mean?

armed conflict between countries or groups

How do you pronounce Krieg?

Krieg is pronounced [dɛɐ̯ kʁiːk].

How is Krieg used in a sentence?

The war lasted many years. Translation: Der Krieg dauerte viele Jahre.

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