der Konvoi
Translation
convoy
Examples
Ein Konvoi von Lastwagen fuhr auf der Autobahn.
A convoy of trucks drove on the motorway.
Die Schiffe fuhren im Konvoi zum Schutz.
The ships sailed in a convoy for protection.
Grammar Patterns
in a convoy im Konvoi fahren/segeln The ships sailed in a convoy.
a convoy ((of sth.)) ein Konvoi ((von+3)) A convoy of buses drove to the stadium.
Similar Words
Geleitzug (escort, convoy), Kolonne (column)
Etymology
From French 'convoi', from the verb 'convoyer' (to escort).
Memory Tips
Identical to the English word 'convoy'. Picture a convoy of military vehicles or aid trucks.