die Wehrmänner
Translation
servicemen, soldiers, militiamen, conscripts
Examples
Die Wehrmänner verteidigten die Grenze.
The servicemen defended the border.
Früher gab es eine Wehrpflicht für alle Männer.
In the past, there was compulsory military service for all men.
Grammar Patterns
((subject)) as a subject Die Wehrmänner sind bereit.
Similar Words
Soldaten (soldiers), Krieger (warriors)
Etymology
From 'Wehr' (defence) + 'Männer' (men). Literally 'defence men'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'wehren' (to defend) and 'Männer' (men). Men who defend.