English–German

“violence” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/gəˈvalt/

Example

Die Opfer der Gewalt brauchen Hilfe.

Victims of violence need help.

Illustration for Gewalt (violence)

How to say “violence” in German

“Violence” in German is Gewalt.

A force that makes people submit, ranging from authority and control to threats or physical attack.

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

Example sentences with Gewalt

Die Stadt organisiert eine Kampagne gegen Gewalt.

The city is organizing a campaign against violence.

Tips for using Gewalt

  • The feminine noun takes the article die, and Gewalt is usually uncountable when it means violence.

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