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ceasefire in German

ceasefire in German is Waffenstillstand, Feuerpause, Feuereinstellung — ceasefire means a formal agreement between opposing sides to stop fighting, usually temporary.

ceasefire in German

Waffenstillstand
noun
In warfare, an agreed end to hostilities for a specific purpose. (Typically only temporary).
Feuerpause
noun
In warfare, an agreed end to hostilities for a specific purpose. (Typically only temporary).
Feuereinstellung
noun
In warfare, an agreed end to hostilities for a specific purpose. (Typically only temporary).

What does "ceasefire" mean?

  1. noun A formal agreement between opposing sides to stop fighting, usually temporary.
    "The two governments agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire."
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ceasefire in a sentence

  • The two governments agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire.
  • Aid workers rushed in supplies during the brief ceasefire.

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What is "ceasefire" in German?

"ceasefire" in German is Waffenstillstand, Feuerpause, Feuereinstellung. ceasefire means: A formal agreement between opposing sides to stop fighting, usually temporary.

How do you use "ceasefire" in a sentence?

Example: "The two governments agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire." In German, "ceasefire" is Waffenstillstand, Feuerpause, Feuereinstellung.

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

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "ceasefire": Waffenstillstand, Feuerpause, Feuereinstellung.

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