Krieg
noun
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| contest |
| war |
| armed conflict |
| war (figurative) |
| struggle |
| fight |
| battle |
| combat |
| match |
Synonyms and Related Words for Krieg
Definition of "Krieg" in German
Ein organisierter, bewaffneter Konflikt zwischen Staaten, Völkern oder großen sozialen Gruppen.
EN: “War is very bad for all people.”DE: “Krieg ist sehr schlecht für alle Menschen.”
A1
EN: “My grandfather fought in the Second World War.”DE: “Mein Großvater hat im Zweiten Weltkrieg gekämpft.”
A2
EN: “The war between the two countries lasted for many years and claimed countless victims.”DE: “Der Krieg zwischen den beiden Ländern dauerte viele Jahre und forderte unzählige Opfer.”
B1
(übertragen) Eine heftige, lang andauernde Auseinandersetzung oder ein intensiver Wettbewerb.
EN: “Stop it, this isn't a war here!”DE: “Hört auf, das ist doch kein Krieg hier!”
A1
EN: “The price war between the supermarkets is good for the customers.”DE: “Der Preiskrieg zwischen den Supermärkten ist gut für die Kunden.”
A2
EN: “After the separation, they waged a bitter war for custody of the children.”DE: “Nach der Trennung führten sie einen erbitterten Krieg um das Sorgerecht für die Kinder.”
B1