Kriegsfall
derNounstate of war; case of war.
English translations
- 01
state of war
- 02
emergency
Word details
- German meaning
- Der Kriegsfall bezeichnet den Zustand, in dem sich zwei oder mehr Staaten im Kriegszustand befinden.
- English meaning
- A state of war refers to the condition in which two or more states are at war.
- German example
- Im Kriegsfall gelten besondere Gesetze.
- English example
- In a state of war, special laws apply.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Kriegsfall
- Plural Form
- die Kriegsfälle
Related words
- Landsturm
The Landsturm historically referred to a German military formation consisting of older or less fit reservists, deployed to defend the country in case of war.
- Kriegsgericht
Court-martial
Example sentences with “Kriegsfall”
Im Kriegsfall gelten andere Gesetze. (In a state of war, different laws apply.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'Kriegsfall' masculine?
Yes, it is masculine (der Kriegsfall).