resistance group
die Widerstandsgruppe, die Widerstandsgruppen
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resistance group
An organized group of people who oppose a political regime, an occupying power, or another oppressive force.
Die Widerstandsgruppe verteilte heimlich Flugblätter gegen das Regime.
The resistance group secretly distributed leaflets opposing the regime.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Widerstandsgruppen |
| genitive | der Widerstandsgruppe |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Widerstandsgruppe | die Widerstandsgruppen |
| accusative | die Widerstandsgruppe | die Widerstandsgruppen |
| dative | der Widerstandsgruppe | den Widerstandsgruppen |
| genitive | der Widerstandsgruppe | der Widerstandsgruppen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Widerstandsgruppe' (resistance group) is made up of 'Widerstand' (resistance) and 'Gruppe' (group). The 's' between the two parts is a linking element.
Die kleine Widerstandsgruppe traf sich nachts in einem Keller.
The small resistance group met at night in a basement.
Common collocations include 'eine Widerstandsgruppe bilden' (to form a resistance group), 'sich einer Widerstandsgruppe anschließen' (to join a resistance group), and 'eine Widerstandsgruppe zerschlagen' (to break up a resistance group). These verbs describe the formation, expansion, or dissolution of the group.
Mehrere Studenten schlossen sich der Widerstandsgruppe an.
Several students joined the resistance group.
In the phrase 'eine Widerstandsgruppe gegen + Akkusativ' (a resistance group against + accusative), 'gegen' indicates the target of the resistance. The accusative follows 'gegen'.
Die Widerstandsgruppe gegen die Besatzungsmacht operierte im Untergrund.
The resistance group against the occupying power operated underground.
