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die Grenzverteidigung

border defence

Die Grenzverteidigung wurde verstärkt.

The border defence was strengthened.

Soldaten sind für die Grenzverteidigung zuständig.

Soldiers are responsible for border defence.

to strengthen ((the sth.)) to strengthen the border defence The government is strengthening the border defence.

Landesverteidigung (national defence), Grenzsicherung (border security)

Composed of 'Grenze' (border, boundary) and 'Verteidigung' (defence).

Picture soldiers defending a 'border' line on a map. 'Grenze' sounds a bit like 'grand', a grand line to defend.

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