die Streitkraft
Translation
armed force, military force
Examples
Die Streitkräfte des Landes sind modern.
The country's armed forces are modern.
Eine internationale Streitkraft wurde entsandt.
An international armed force was dispatched.
Grammar Patterns
((die Streitkraft)) the armed force The armed forces secure the borders.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Armee, das Militär
Etymology
Composed of 'Streit' (strife, conflict) and 'Kraft' (force, power). Literally a 'strife force'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'force' (Kraft) that engages in 'strife' or conflict (Streit).