wehrhaft
defensive; capable of defense
English translations
- 01
defiant
- 02
capable of defense
- 03
warlike
Word details
- German meaning
- In der Lage, sich zu verteidigen.
- English meaning
- Defensible
- Synonym
- verteidigungsfähig, wehrfähig
- German example
- Das Land muss wehrhaft sein, um seine Grenzen zu schützen.
- English example
- The country must be defensible to protect its borders.
- Comparative
- wehrhafterSuperlative: am wehrhaftesten
Related words
- Wehrhaftigkeit
Defensiveness
- Honigdachs
Honey badger
- Verteidigungsfähigkeit
Defensibility describes the ability of a country or organization to defend itself against attacks.
Example sentences with “wehrhaft”
Die Demokratie muss wehrhaft sein. (Democracy must be capable of defending itself.)
Frequently asked questions
What is 'wehrhafte Demokratie'?
It is a German political concept meaning a democracy that takes measures to protect itself against its enemies.