noun
die Streitkraft, ¨-e
armed force
Eine Gruppe von Soldaten eines Landes, die das Land schützen und im Krieg kämpfen soll.
The German word "Streitkraft" is a compound noun made of:
- Streit meaning "conflict" or "battle"
- Kraft meaning "force" or "power"
Streitkraft means military force or armed force, referring to the strength or capability of armed units.
Similar words include:
- Militär (military)
- Armee (army)
- Waffengewalt (military force, literally "weapon power")
Difference:
- Streitkraft emphasizes the collective combat capability or fighting power.
- Militär is a broader term for military as an institution.
- Armee specifically refers to an army, a branch or formation within the military.
- Waffengewalt highlights the aspect of weapons or armed violence.
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Examples
Die Streitkraft verteidigt das Land.noun
The armed force defends the country.
In einer Krise arbeiten die Streitkräfte eng mit der Regierung zusammen.noun
In a crisis the armed forces work closely with the government.
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