der Trupp
Translation
squad, troop, party, group
Examples
Ein kleiner Trupp Soldaten rückte vor.
A small squad of soldiers advanced.
Der Bautrupp repariert die Straße.
The construction crew is repairing the road.
Grammar Patterns
a squad/group ((of sb./sth.)) Ein Trupp von Soldaten sicherte das Gebiet.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gruppe (group), Team, Mannschaft (team)
Etymology
From French 'troupe', meaning a 'body of people'.
Memory Tips
It sounds almost identical to the English word 'troop'. Imagine a small troop of soldiers or a construction troop (crew).