der Krieg ist vorbei
The English phrase "the war is over" is expressed in German as der Krieg ist vorbei.
This phrase is used to announce that a state of armed conflict has come to an end.
Which one should you use?
While der Krieg ist vorbei is more common for describing a period of time or an event that has passed, der Krieg ist zu Ende emphasizes the completion of a process.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the masculine nominative article der because Krieg is a masculine noun.
Did you know?
- In modern German slang, vorbei is often used to describe a relationship ending, such as es ist vorbei, which is the equivalent of saying 'it is over' during a breakup.
- While Krieg means 'war', the German word for 'peace', Frieden, is a linguistic relative of the English word 'friend'.
- While der Krieg ist vorbei describes the end of the conflict, the German language has a specific term Waffenstillstand for a ceasefire, which literally means 'weapon stillness'.
Examples in context
- Der Krieg ist vorbei. Der Mensch kann wieder in Frieden leben.The war is over. Man can live in peace again.This sentence shows the phrase der Krieg ist vorbei used to describe a transition to living in peace.Tatoeba #10736681 by carlosalberto, translation #10736619 by carlosalberto
- Sie freuen sich, Ihnen mitteilen zu können, dass der Krieg vorbei ist.They are pleased to inform you that the war is over.
- Hey, hast du gehört? Der Krieg ist endlich Geschichte!Hey, did you hear? The war is finally history!
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing the news on the radio.
- SarahHast du die Nachrichten gehört?Did you hear the news?
- FelixJa, der Krieg ist vorbei!Yes, the war is over!
- SarahDas ist eine unglaubliche Nachricht, Felix.That is incredible news, Felix.
- FelixWir können jetzt endlich aufatmen.We can finally breathe a sigh of relief now.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
