des Krieges
Translation
of the war
Examples
Die Folgen des Krieges waren schrecklich.
The consequences of the war were terrible.
Wir gedenken der Opfer des Krieges.
We commemorate the victims of the war.
Grammar Patterns
((genitive)) of the ... The end of the war is near.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Konflikt (conflict), die Auseinandersetzung (confrontation); Antonyms: der Frieden (peace)
Etymology
From Old High German 'krēg' (stubbornness, defiance), which meant 'strength, effort'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'cry' – war makes people cry. This word is the genitive form of 'der Krieg'.