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
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Krieg | die Kriege |
| Genitive | des Krieges | der Kriege |
| Dative | dem Krieg | den Kriegen |
| Accusative | den Krieg | die 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.
