No. 11,207 in German
shoa
The German word "Shoa" refers to the Holocaust, the systematic genocide of six million Jews by the Nazis during World War II.
In a sentence
Die Shoah war eine der tragischsten Episoden der Menschheitsgeschichte.
The Shoah was one of the most tragic episodes in human history.
Used as a proper noun, 'Shoah' refers specifically to the Holocaust.
In ihrem Essay schreibt sie über die Shoah und deren Auswirkungen auf die heutige Gesellschaft.
In her essay, she writes about the Shoah and its impact on today's society.
Here, 'Shoah' is used to denote the Holocaust, emphasizing its societal implications and historical weight.
Die Erinnerung an die Shoah soll zukünftige Generationen vor den Gefahren von Intoleranz warnen.
The remembrance of the Shoah should warn future generations about the dangers of intolerance.
In this context, 'Shoah' functions as a reference to the Holocaust, being used in discussions to highlight the importance of historical awareness.
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