die Flottille
Translation
flotilla
Examples
Eine Flottille von Segelbooten überquerte den See.
A flotilla of sailing boats crossed the lake.
Die Marine schickte eine kleine Flottille auf Mission.
The navy sent a small flotilla on a mission.
Grammar Patterns
eine Flottille ((von+3)) a flotilla ((of sth.)) A flotilla of fishing boats left the harbour.
Similar Words
Synonyms: kleine Flotte (small fleet), Verband (unit).
Etymology
From Spanish 'flotilla', the diminutive of 'flota' (fleet), which comes from French 'flotte'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'little floating' group of ships. The '-illa' ending often means 'small'.