German Word · Intermediate
Rosenkrieg
A particularly acrimonious divorce or breakup of a relationship
Pronunciation: /ˈʁoːzənˌkʁiːk/
Meaning
A particularly acrimonious divorce or breakup of a relationship.
Example
2013, Jürgen Wirth, Manisch-Depressiv – Ein Mann sieht rot, edition winterwork, Kapitel 15, Tag 11
What agony I had to go through during the eight months of our “War of the Roses”, when my wife continued to attack me, constantly informed me I had no rights except for paying
Practice tips
- Practice Rosenkrieg out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.