Notwehr

German (Berlin)

/ˈnoːtˌveːɐ̯/

noun
Definitions
  • self-defense

Etymology

Compound from German Not (emergency, need, hardship, distress, l) + German Wehr (defense, defence, war, army, guard).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Wehr

Gloss

defense, defence, war, army, guard

Concept
Semantic Field

Warfare and hunting

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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