die Nationalgarde
Translation
National Guard
Examples
Die Nationalgarde wurde zur Hilfe gerufen.
The National Guard was called for help.
Grammar Patterns
to mobilize ((sb./sth.)) The government mobilized the National Guard.
Similar Words
Armee (army), Militär (military), Polizei (police)
Etymology
A compound of 'National' (national) and 'Garde' (guard). It's a direct equivalent of the English term.
Memory Tips
It's a cognate of 'National Guard'. 'Garde' sounds just like 'guard', making it easy to remember.