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“world war” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvɛltˌkʁiːk/

Example

Der Weltkrieg zerstörte viele Städte.

The world war destroyed many cities.

Illustration for Weltkrieg (world war)

How to say “world war” in German

“World war” in German is Weltkrieg.

A conflict that reaches across continents and leaves lasting effects in many countries and regions.

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

Example sentences with Weltkrieg

Viele Menschen sprechen über die Folgen des Weltkriegs.

Many people are talking about the consequences of the world war.

Tips for using Weltkrieg

  • The masculine noun has the forms der Weltkrieg, des Weltkriegs, and die Weltkriege.

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