NOUN
derAbnutzungskriegwar of attrition
Abnutzungskrieg is a German noun that means war of attrition.
Definitions
1.a war characterized by the gradual wearing down of the enemy by continuous losses in personnel and material(military, historical)
a.conflict focused on exhausting the opponent's resources rather than quick victory
Der Erste Weltkrieg entwickelte sich in manchen Frontabschnitten zu einem Abnutzungskrieg.—World War I developed into a war of attrition in some sections of the front.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | — | die Abnutzungskriege |
| Genitive | — | — |
| Dative | — | — |
| Accusative | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Abnutzungskrieg" mean in English?
- "Abnutzungskrieg" means war of attrition. It is a German noun.
- What part of speech is "Abnutzungskrieg"?
- "Abnutzungskrieg" is a noun in German.
