die Waffenruhe
Translation
ceasefire, truce, armistice
Examples
Die beiden Länder vereinbarten eine Waffenruhe.
The two countries agreed to a ceasefire.
Die Waffenruhe wurde leider gebrochen.
Unfortunately, the ceasefire was broken.
Grammar Patterns
eine Waffenruhe ((vereinbaren)) to agree on a ceasefire The parties have agreed on a ceasefire.
eine Waffenruhe ((brechen)) to break a ceasefire The enemy has broken the ceasefire.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Waffenstillstand (armistice), Feuerpause (ceasefire); Antonyms: Krieg (war), Konflikt (conflict)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Waffen' (weapons) + 'Ruhe' (rest, quiet). It literally means 'weapons' rest'.
Memory Tips
Picture the 'Waffen' (weapons) being put to 'Ruhe' (rest). They are quiet and not being used.