der Krieg
Translation
war
Examples
Der Krieg dauerte fünf Jahre.
The war lasted five years.
Wir hoffen, dass es keinen Krieg gibt.
We hope that there will be no war.
Grammar Patterns
to wage ((war)) to wage war The countries are waging war.
to be at ((war)) to be at war They have been at war for years.
Similar Words
Synonyms: conflict, battle; Antonyms: Frieden (peace)
Etymology
From Old High German 'chrieg' (exertion, struggle). Originally meant 'effort to get something'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Blitzkrieg' (lightning war). Also related to 'kriegen' (to get).