noun
stalag
Stalag (noun) means a German prisoner-of-war camp, especially one from World War II. Example: “Her grandfather spent two years in a stalag after being captured in 1943.”
noun
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A German prisoner-of-war camp, especially one from World War II.
"Her grandfather spent two years in a stalag after being captured in 1943."
How to use stalag
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA German POW camp, most often associated with World War II.
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Word forms
- Plural
- stalags
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Etymology
Borrowed from German Stalag, a shortened form of Stammlager ("main camp"), used for WWII POW camps.
Frequently asked questions
What does “stalag” mean?
The word “stalag” means a German prisoner-of-war camp, especially one from World War II. In plain terms, a German POW camp, most often associated with World War II.
How do you use “stalag” in a sentence?
Here is “stalag” used in a sentence: “Her grandfather spent two years in a stalag after being captured in 1943.”
What part of speech is “stalag”?
“Stalag” is a noun.
Where does the word “stalag” come from?
The word “stalag” comes from German. Borrowed from German Stalag, a shortened form of Stammlager ("main camp"), used for WWII POW camps.
