English–German

“war” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/kʁiːk/

Example

Der Krieg hat viele Städte zerstört.

The war destroyed many cities.

Illustration for Krieg (war)

How to say “war” in German

“War” in German is Krieg.

Armies and larger groups remain engaged in a destructive contest for power, territory, or control.

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

Example sentences with Krieg

Viele Menschen wollen keinen Krieg.

Many people do not want a war.

Tips for using Krieg

  • For an ordinary personal disagreement, Streit is usually more appropriate than Krieg because Krieg has a much stronger and more serious tone.

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