der Weltkrieg
Translation
world war
Examples
Der Erste Weltkrieg begann 1914.
The First World War began in 1914.
Mein Großvater hat im Zweiten Weltkrieg gekämpft.
My grandfather fought in the Second World War.
Grammar Patterns
the First/Second World War der Erste/Zweite Weltkrieg The First World War began in 1914.
Similar Words
Krieg (war), Konflikt (conflict), Schlacht (battle)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Welt' (world) and 'Krieg' (war). It literally means 'world's war'.
Memory Tips
Break the word down to remember it: 'Welt' (world) + 'Krieg' (war). It's a very logical compound noun.