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“gulf war” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈgɔlfˌkʁiːk/

Example

Der Golfkrieg begann 1990 und dauerte bis 1991.

The Gulf War began in 1990 and lasted until 1991.

Illustration for Golfkrieg (gulf war)

How to say “gulf war” in German

“Gulf war” in German is Golfkrieg.

International forces and warships converge on a tense coastline around a strategic gulf.

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

Example sentences with Golfkrieg

Viele Menschen in der Region litten noch Jahre nach dem Golfkrieg unter den Folgen.

Many people in the region continued to suffer from the consequences for years after the Gulf War.

Tips for using Golfkrieg

  • Golfkrieg is masculine, so the standard form is der Golfkrieg, with the plural die Golfkriege.

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