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“defense” in German

German

AlsoAbwehr · Verteidigung

Pronunciation

IPA/veːɐ̯/

Example

Die Wehr schützt die Grenze.

The defense protects the border.

Illustration for Wehr (defense)

How to say “defense” in German

“Defense” in German is Wehr.

A structure that blocks passage, whether at a border or in a river.

Full entry for Wehr: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Wehr

Die Bevölkerung setzt sich zur Wehr gegen die Sparmaßnahmen.

The population is resisting the austerity measures.

Tips for using Wehr

  • In the example Die Wehr schützt die Grenze, Wehr is feminine because the military term is normally die Wehr, while the water structure is das Wehr.

Other German words for “defense”

Die Abwehr des Landes wurde verstärkt.

The country's defense was strengthened.

Die Verteidigungen der Stadt hielten dem Angriff stand.

The city's defenses withstood the attack.

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