das Militär
Translation
military, armed forces
Examples
Er dient beim Militär.
He serves in the military.
Das Militär schützt das Land.
The military protects the country.
Grammar Patterns
das Militär ((as subject/object)) the military The military is strong.
beim Militär ((sein/dienen)) in the military He is in the military.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Armee (army), die Streitkräfte (armed forces)
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'militaris', meaning 'of a soldier'.
Memory Tips
This word is almost identical to its English counterpart, 'military'.