NOUN
Verteidigungsfall/fɛɐ̯ˈtaɪ̯dɪɡʊŋsˌfal/state of defence; defense situation
Verteidigungsfall is a German noun that means state of defence or defense situation. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈtaɪ̯dɪɡʊŋsˌfal/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Verteidigungsfälle".
Definitions
1.legal or constitutional state declared when a country is under armed attack, triggering special defense measures(law; military)
a.state of emergency due to military threat
Im Verteidigungsfall treten besondere Gesetze in Kraft.—In the event of a state of defence, special laws come into effect.
b.situation in which a country's defense forces are mobilized due to attack
Der Bundestag muss den Verteidigungsfall feststellen.—The Bundestag must declare the state of defence.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Verteidigungsfall | die Verteidigungsfälle |
| Genitive | des Verteidigungsfalls | der Verteidigungsfälle |
| Dative | dem Verteidigungsfall | den Verteidigungsfällen |
| Accusative | den Verteidigungsfall | die Verteidigungsfälle |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Verteidigungsfall" mean in English?
- "Verteidigungsfall" means state of defence or defense situation. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Verteidigungsfall"?
- "Verteidigungsfall" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈtaɪ̯dɪɡʊŋsˌfal/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Verteidigungsfall" der, die, or das?
- "Verteidigungsfall" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Verteidigungsfall"?
- The plural of "Verteidigungsfall" is "Verteidigungsfälle".
- What part of speech is "Verteidigungsfall"?
- "Verteidigungsfall" is a noun in German.
