der Kampfeinsatz
Translation
combat mission, combat deployment, action
Examples
Der Soldat war im Kampfeinsatz.
The soldier was on a combat mission.
Der erste Kampfeinsatz des Panzers war erfolgreich.
The tank's first combat deployment was successful.
Grammar Patterns
im Kampfeinsatz sein to be on a combat mission The troops are on a combat mission.
in den Kampfeinsatz gehen to go into combat The unit is going into combat.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gefecht, Operation, Mission
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Kampf' (combat, fight) and 'Einsatz' (deployment, mission).
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Kampf' (combat) + 'Einsatz' (mission). A mission that involves combat.