English–German
“concentration camp” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔnt͡sɛntʁaˈt͡si̯oːnsˌlaːgɐ/
Example
Viele Konzentrationslager wurden nach dem Krieg geschlossen.
Many concentration camps were closed after the war.
How to say “concentration camp” in German
“Concentration camp” in German is Konzentrationslager.
Rows of barracks inside a controlled enclosure represent people stripped of freedom and subjected to harsh treatment.
Example sentences with Konzentrationslager
Viele Überlebende berichten über ihre Zeit in Konzentrationslagern.
Many survivors report on their time in concentration camps.
Tips for using Konzentrationslager
- In present-day German, Konzentrationslager usually evokes the Nazi camp system, so casual metaphorical use can sound trivializing.