der Wachtposten
Translation
sentry, guard post, lookout, sentinel
Examples
Der Wachtposten steht die ganze Nacht.
The sentry stands all night.
Sie errichteten einen Wachtposten am Hügel.
They set up a guard post on the hill.
Grammar Patterns
als Wachtposten dienen to serve as a sentry The soldier serves as a sentry.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Schildwache (sentry), Späher (scout)
Etymology
From 'Wacht' (watch, guard) + 'Posten' (post, position). A position for keeping watch.
Memory Tips
Think of a guard on 'watch' (Wacht) at their 'post' (Posten).