Krieg um Frieden

/kʁiːk ʊm ˈfʁiːdn̩/
phraseIntermediate
general

A war or conflict waged with the stated goal of achieving peace, often through military means.

Der Krieg um Frieden in dieser Region hat zu großen Zerstörungen geführt.

The war for peace in this region has led to great destruction.

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This phrase is often used critically to highlight the irony of using violence to achieve peace.

Collocations

Krieg um Frieden führento wage a war for peace

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Related Phrases

Frieden durch Stärkephrase
peace through strength

💡Pro Tip

Paradoxical Meaning

This phrase often carries a critical or ironic tone, questioning the effectiveness of war in achieving peace.

Gold Rule

Context Matters

Use this phrase carefully, as it can imply hypocrisy or moral ambiguity in the use of force.

📖Word Origin

The phrase combines 'Krieg' (war) and 'Frieden' (peace), reflecting the paradoxical idea of using war to achieve peace.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is often used in political or historical contexts to critique the logic of waging war to achieve peace.

Word Breakdown

Krieg
war
root
+
um
for
preposition
+
Frieden
peace
root
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