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belligerent in German

belligerent in German is Krieg führend, kriegführend, kampflustig — belligerent means hostile and aggressive; eager to fight or argue.

belligerent in German

Krieg führend
adj
Engaged in warfare, warring.
kriegführend
adj
Engaged in warfare, warring.
kampflustig
adj
Eager to go to war, warlike.
kriegerisch
adj
Eager to go to war, warlike.
Krieg
adj
Of or pertaining to war.
streitlustig
adj
(by extension) Aggressively hostile, eager to fight.
kampflustig
adj
(by extension) Aggressively hostile, eager to fight.
Konfliktpartei
noun
A state or other armed participant in warfare

What does "belligerent" mean?

  1. adjective Hostile and aggressive; eager to fight or argue.
    "He got belligerent as soon as someone questioned his decision."
  2. adjective Actually engaged in war; warring.
    "The treaty required all belligerent nations to lay down arms."
  3. noun A country or group actively fighting a war.
    "Neither belligerent was willing to accept the ceasefire terms."

belligerent in a sentence

  • He got belligerent as soon as someone questioned his decision.
  • The two drivers exchanged belligerent stares after the near-collision.
  • The treaty required all belligerent nations to lay down arms.
  • Neither belligerent was willing to accept the ceasefire terms.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "belligerent" in German?

"belligerent" in German is Krieg führend, kriegführend, kampflustig. belligerent means: Hostile and aggressive; eager to fight or argue.

How do you use "belligerent" in a sentence?

Example: "He got belligerent as soon as someone questioned his decision." In German, "belligerent" is Krieg führend, kriegführend, kampflustig.

Are there other ways to say "belligerent" in German?

Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "belligerent": Krieg führend, kriegführend, kampflustig, kriegerisch, Krieg, streitlustig.

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