NOUN

Krieg/kʁiːk/war; conflict

Krieg is a German noun that means war or conflict. It is pronounced /kʁiːk/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Kriege".

Definitions

1.armed conflict between nations or groups(military/historical)

a.prolonged fighting between states or peoples

Der Zweite Weltkrieg begann 1939.The Second World War began in 1939.

2.serious conflict or struggle(figurative)

a.intensive dispute, often not physical

In ihrer Ehe herrschte ständig Krieg.There was constant conflict in their marriage.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Kriegdie Kriege
Genitivedes Kriegesder Kriege
Dativedem Kriegden Kriegen
Accusativeden Kriegdie Kriege

Frequently asked questions

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

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