die Mittelstreckenwaffe
Translation
intermediate-range weapon, medium-range weapon
Examples
Der Vertrag verbietet Mittelstreckenwaffen.
The treaty prohibits intermediate-range weapons.
Grammar Patterns
to prohibit ((sth.)) ((et4)) verbieten The treaty prohibits intermediate-range weapons.
Similar Words
Mittelstreckenrakete (intermediate-range missile)
Etymology
From 'Mittel' (middle) + 'Strecke' (range, distance) + 'Waffe' (weapon). Literally 'middle-range weapon'.
Memory Tips
Deconstruct the word to remember it: Mittel (medium) + Strecke (range) + Waffe (weapon). German compound nouns are often very logical.