Krieg
War
Language note: A short, strong word, just like its meaning.
Culture note: Germany's history with war gives deeper gravity to this simple word.
Context: They discuss the devastating impact of conflicts over the last century.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Krieg
[kreeg]
war
A state of armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country.
Nach dem langen Krieg sehnte sich das Land nach Frieden.
After the long war, the country longed for peace.
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