das Manöver
Translation
manoeuvre, exercise, move, tactic
Examples
Das Militär führte ein Manöver durch.
The military conducted a manoeuvre.
Sein plötzliches Manöver überraschte alle.
His sudden move surprised everyone.
Das Einparken war ein schwieriges Manöver.
Parking was a difficult manoeuvre.
Grammar Patterns
to conduct a manoeuvre ((et4)) to conduct a manoeuvre The army will conduct a manoeuvre.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bewegung (movement), Aktion (action), Übung (exercise); Antonyms: Stillstand (standstill)
Etymology
From French 'manœuvre' (hand work), from Latin 'manu operāri' (to work by hand).
Memory Tips
Think of a military 'manoeuvre' or the careful 'manoeuvres' needed to park a car.