das Heer, -e
army
Eine große Gruppe von Soldaten, die zusammen kämpfen und zu einem Land gehören.
The German word "Heer" is a noun that means "army". It refers to a large organized group of soldiers who are trained and equipped for ground warfare. The word can also be used more generally to describe a host or multitude of people.
Similar words in German include "Armee" (army), "Truppe" (troop), and "Militär" (military).
The difference lies in usage and formality: "Heer" is a more traditional term used primarily for land forces, while "Armee" is a modern, standard term for military forces in general, which can encompass both land and related forces. "Truppe" tends to refer to smaller, specific units or groups within the larger army context.
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Examples
Das Heer marschiert durch die Stadt.noun
The army marches through the city.
Ein großes Heer zieht langsam weiter.noun
A large army moves slowly onward.
Ein großes Heer zieht über die Brücke.noun
A large army marches across the bridge.
Ein mächtiges Heer marschiert durch das Land.noun
A mighty army marches through the land.
Unser Heer bewegt sich schnell vorwärts.noun
Our army moves forward quickly.
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