No. 2,550 in German
waffenstillstand
Armistice; ceasefire.
In a sentence
Der Waffenstillstand zwischen den beiden Ländern wurde nach langen Verhandlungen unterzeichnet.
The ceasefire between the two countries was signed after lengthy negotiations.
Here, 'Waffenstillstand' refers to a formal agreement to stop fighting between two conflicting parties.
Im Geschichtsunterricht diskutierten wir über den Waffenstillstand des Ersten Weltkriegs.
In history class, we discussed the ceasefire of World War I.
In this sentence, 'Waffenstillstand' is used to reference a historical event where fighting was suspended.
Während der Waffenstillstand anhielt, arbeiteten beide Seiten an einem Friedensvertrag.
During the ceasefire, both sides worked on a peace treaty.
'Waffenstillstand' here denotes the period in which an agreement to cease hostilities is active.
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