German Word: der Waffenstillstand
English Meaning: ceasefire, truce
Spanish Meaning: armisticio, tregua
Italian Meaning: armistizio

Word Forms: Waffenstillstande, Waffenstillstandes, Waffenstillstands

Example Sentences:

Die Regierung hat einen Waffenstillstand verkündet.
The government has declared a ceasefire.
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Der kurdische Rebellenführer erklärte einen Waffenstillstand mit der Türkei.
The Kurdish rebel leader declared a ceasefire with Turkey.
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Related Words:

die Waffe   (Pl: Waffen)

weapon, arm

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der Stillstand   (Pl: Stillstände)

standstill, stagnation, cessation

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