die Hundestaffel
Translation
dog squad, canine unit, K-9 unit
Examples
Die Hundestaffel der Polizei suchte nach Vermissten.
The police dog squad was searching for missing persons.
Er arbeitet bei der Hundestaffel am Flughafen.
He works in the canine unit at the airport.
Grammar Patterns
die Hundestaffel + verb 'the dog squad' as a subject The dog squad trains daily.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Einheit (unit), das Team (team)
Etymology
Composed of 'Hunde' (plural of Hund, dog) and 'Staffel' (squad, squadron, relay).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'staff' of dogs. 'Staffel' is also used for military squadrons or seasons of a TV show.