Trutz

Meaning

defence, resistance

Example

August Heinrich Hoffmann von Fallersleben, das Deutschlandlied

When, for protection and defence, it always / brotherly stands together.

Practice tips

• Practice Trutz 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.

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