die Truppe
Translation
troop, squad, troupe, group
Examples
Die Truppe marschierte durch die Stadt.
The troop marched through the city.
Er ist Teil einer Theatertruppe.
He is part of a theater troupe.
Wir sind eine lustige Truppe.
We are a fun bunch.
Grammar Patterns
a troop of sth. eine Truppe von et3 A troop of soldiers secured the area.
to be part of a troupe Teil einer Truppe sein He is part of a famous theater troupe.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gruppe, Einheit, Mannschaft, Ensemble
Etymology
From French 'troupe', which itself has Germanic origins related to a 'cluster' or 'bunch'. English 'troop' and 'troupe' are direct cognates.
Memory Tips
Sounds very similar to English 'troop' (military) and 'troupe' (performers). Remember it can also be used informally for any group of people.