No. 3,037 in German
belagerung
Siege.
In a sentence
Die Belagerung der Stadt dauerte mehrere Wochen.
The siege of the city lasted several weeks.
In this sentence, 'Belagerung' is used in its historical sense, referring to a military siege or blockade of a city, emphasizing endurance and military tactics.
Der Film erzählt die Geschichte einer Belagerung im Mittelalter.
The movie tells the story of a siege in the Middle Ages.
Here, 'Belagerung' is applied to describe a historical event depicted in creative media, specifically within the theme of storytelling about the past.
Während der Belagerung war die Kommunikation stark eingeschränkt.
During the siege, communication was severely limited.
In this usage, 'Belagerung' highlights the circumstances of restricted interaction due to a prolonged constraint or blockade, focusing on its impact.
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