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76 words
German word
Hisbollah
Pronunciation
IPA/hɪsˈbɔla/
Meaning
- feminine nounHezbollah
Example
Die Hisbollah hat den Angriff verurteilt.
Hezbollah condemned the attack.
More examples
Die Wahlen stärkten den politischen Flügel der Hisbollah.
The elections strengthened the political wing of Hezbollah.
Core concept
A single movement has a public political face alongside a distinct armed wing.
Common phrases
der politische Flügel der Hisbollah
the political wing of Hezbollah
Unterstützung für die Hisbollah
support for Hezbollah
Anschlag der Hisbollah
an attack by Hezbollah
Similar words
Miliz: A military group formed from armed civilians or local residents.
Terrororganisation: An organization that targets civilians with violence to spread fear.
Widerstandsbewegung: A movement resisting control or occupation through political or armed action.
Partei: A formal political organization seeking representation through elections.
Definition in German
Eine libanesische schiitisch-islamische Organisation, die politische Arbeit mit einem bewaffneten Flügel verbindet.
Word origin
Hisbollah comes from Arabic hizb Allah, meaning 'party of God', and the Arabic name became the organization's name.
Usage tips
- In German, Hisbollah is usually feminine, so the standard form is die Hisbollah with a singular verb such as hat.
Opposites
- Friedensaktivistenpeace activistsnoun
Related words
- Hisbollah-FührungHezbollah leadershipnoun
- Hisbollah-UnterstützerHezbollah supporternoun