PROPER NOUN
Zweiter Weltkrieg/ˈt͡svaɪ̯tɐ ˈvɛltkʁiːk/Second World War; World War II
Zweiter Weltkrieg is a German proper noun that means Second World War or World War II. It is pronounced /ˈt͡svaɪ̯tɐ ˈvɛltkʁiːk/. As a noun it takes the article "der".
Definitions
1.the global war fought from 1939 to 1945 involving most of the world's nations; World War II(history)
a.refers specifically to the historical conflict between the Allies and Axis powers
Der Zweite Weltkrieg begann am 1. September 1939 mit dem Überfall auf Polen.—The Second World War began on September 1, 1939, with the invasion of Poland.
b.used in contexts discussing the effects, causes, or events of World War II
Viele Städte wurden im Zweiten Weltkrieg zerstört.—Many cities were destroyed in the Second World War.
Declension
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Frequently asked questions
- What does "Zweiter Weltkrieg" mean in English?
- "Zweiter Weltkrieg" means Second World War or World War II. It is a German proper noun.
- How do you pronounce "Zweiter Weltkrieg"?
- "Zweiter Weltkrieg" is pronounced /ˈt͡svaɪ̯tɐ ˈvɛltkʁiːk/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Zweiter Weltkrieg" der, die, or das?
- "Zweiter Weltkrieg" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What part of speech is "Zweiter Weltkrieg"?
- "Zweiter Weltkrieg" is a proper noun in German.
