die Spezialoperation
Translation
special operation
Examples
Die Armee führte eine Spezialoperation durch.
The army carried out a special operation.
Für diesen Eingriff ist eine Spezialoperation nötig.
A special operation is necessary for this procedure.
Grammar Patterns
eine Spezialoperation durchführen to carry out a special operation The unit will carry out a special operation.
Similar Words
Sondereinsatz (special mission), Geheimoperation (secret operation)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Spezial' (special) and 'Operation' (operation).
Memory Tips
Think of its two main contexts: a 'special operation' in the military or a 'special operation' in medicine (surgery).