How to Say ‘Cried: "War!", and wanted power’ in German
Riefen: „Krieg!“, und wollten Macht
REE-fen KREEG oont VOL-ten MAHKHT
[REE-fen KREEG oont VOL-ten MAHKHT]
💬 Usage Tip: The phrase shows a link between war and the desire for control.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Highlights themes of conflict and ambition common in German history.
Phrase Breakdown
Riefen:
REE-fen
Words in this phrase
Riefen
[REE-fen]
called
To say something loudly or summon someone.
Sie riefen: 'Feuer!' in der Menge.
They shouted: 'Fire!' in the crowd.
Krieg!
KREEG
Words in this phrase
Krieg
[KREEG]
war
A state of armed conflict between different countries or groups.
Der General rief: 'Krieg!' und lief hinaus.
The general shouted: 'War!' and rushed out.
und
[oont]
and
Used to connect words of the same part of speech or clauses.
Sie riefen: 'Krieg!', und wollten dann Macht gewinnen.
They shouted: 'War!', and then wanted to gain power.
wollten
[VOL-ten]
wanted
Past form of 'want'; to have a desire for something.
Sie riefen: 'Krieg!', und wollten Macht gewinnen.
They shouted: 'War!', and wanted to gain power.
Macht
[MAHKHT]
power
The ability or capacity to do something or influence outcomes.
Der Anführer wollte mehr Macht haben.
The leader wanted more power.
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