die Wehr
Translation
defence, weir, dam, fire brigade
Examples
Das Wehr reguliert den Wasserstand.
The weir regulates the water level.
Die Feuerwehr ist eine wichtige Wehr.
The fire brigade is an important defence force.
Die Wehr des Landes muss stark sein.
The country's defence must be strong.
Grammar Patterns
the defence against ((sth.)) the defence against sth. The defence against the flood was strong.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Verteidigung, Damm, Staudamm
Etymology
From Old High German 'werī' (defence, protection), related to the verb 'wehren' (to defend).
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'weir' (a low dam), which is one of its meanings. For the 'defence' meaning, connect it to the verb 'wehren' (to defend).