die Bundeswehr
Translation
Bundeswehr, German Federal Armed Forces
Examples
Er dient bei der Bundeswehr.
He serves in the Bundeswehr.
Die Bundeswehr hat neue Ausrüstung bekommen.
The Bundeswehr has received new equipment.
Grammar Patterns
to serve in ((the Bundeswehr)) to serve in the Bundeswehr He serves in the Bundeswehr.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Streitkräfte (armed forces), Militär (military), Armee (army)
Etymology
From 'Bund' (federation) + 'Wehr' (defense). It literally means 'Federal Defense'.
Memory Tips
Remember it as the 'defense' ('Wehr') force for the 'federation' ('Bund').