NOUN

Guerillakrieg/ɡeˈʁɪljaˌkʁiːk/guerrilla war; guerilla warfare

Guerillakrieg is a German noun that means guerrilla war or guerilla warfare. It is pronounced /ɡeˈʁɪljaˌkʁiːk/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Guerillakriege".

Definitions

1.a form of irregular warfare in which small groups use tactics like ambushes and raids against larger traditional forces(military, politics)

a.war waged by irregular, non-state military forces

Der Guerillakrieg verlangte den regulären Truppen viel ab.The guerrilla war demanded a lot from the regular troops.

b.style of fighting characterized by surprise attacks and mobility instead of open battles

Im Guerillakrieg sind die Kämpfer ständig in Bewegung, um dem Feind zu entkommen.In guerrilla warfare, fighters are constantly on the move to escape the enemy.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Guerillakriegdie Guerillakriege
Genitivedes Guerillakriegesder Guerillakriege
Dativedem Guerillakriegden Guerillakriegen
Accusativeden Guerillakriegdie Guerillakriege

Frequently asked questions

What does "Guerillakrieg" mean in English?
"Guerillakrieg" means guerrilla war or guerilla warfare. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Guerillakrieg"?
"Guerillakrieg" is pronounced /ɡeˈʁɪljaˌkʁiːk/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Guerillakrieg" der, die, or das?
"Guerillakrieg" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Guerillakrieg"?
The plural of "Guerillakrieg" is "Guerillakriege".
What part of speech is "Guerillakrieg"?
"Guerillakrieg" is a noun in German.

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