der Golfkrieg
Translation
Gulf War
Examples
Der erste Golfkrieg hatte weitreichende Folgen.
The first Gulf War had far-reaching consequences.
Grammar Patterns
während+2 during ((sth.)) During the Gulf War, the situation was tense.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Irakkrieg (Iraq War)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Golf' (gulf, referring to the Persian Gulf) and 'Krieg' (war).
Memory Tips
Literally 'Gulf War'. Connect the German word directly to the historical event you already know.