wereldoorlog

This is the 910th most frequent Dutch word.


wereldoorlog

"Wereldoorlog" means "world war."


The term 'Wereldoorlog' is used as a proper noun, specifying the historical event of the First World War.

De Eerste Wereldoorlog begon in 1914.

The First World War began in 1914.


In this case, 'wereldoorlogen' is plural, referring to multiple global conflicts, illustrating its use in discussing broader historical themes.

Hij las een boek over de impact van wereldoorlogen op internationale betrekkingen.

He read a book about the impact of world wars on international relations.


Here, 'wereldoorlog' refers to the general concept of a global conflict without specifying a particular one.

Tijdens een wereldoorlog veranderen economische omstandigheden drastisch.

During a world war, economic conditions change drastically.