der Grundwehrdienst
Translation
basic military service, conscription
Examples
Er musste seinen Grundwehrdienst leisten.
He had to do his basic military service.
Der Grundwehrdienst wurde in Deutschland ausgesetzt.
Basic military service was suspended in Germany.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) leisten/ableisten. to do/complete (one's basic military service). Er hat seinen Grundwehrdienst geleistet.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Militärdienst (military service)
Etymology
From 'Grund' (basic) + 'Wehr' (defence) + 'Dienst' (service). It means 'basic defence service'.
Memory Tips
Remember it as the 'Grund' (basic) 'Dienst' (service) for the 'Wehr' (defence) of the country.