English–German

“army” in German

German

AlsoArmee

Pronunciation

IPA/heːɐ̯/

Example

Nach dem Krieg wurden die Heere neu organisiert.

After the war, the armies were reorganized.

Illustration for Heer (army)

How to say “army” in German

“Army” in German is Heer.

The land-based branch of a country's armed forces, distinct from its naval and air units.

Full entry for Heer: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Heer

Viele junge Männer wurden zum Heer eingezogen.

Many young men were drafted into the army.

Tips for using Heer

  • In modern Germany, das Heer is the army component of the Bundeswehr, while Bundeswehr refers to the armed forces as a whole.

Other German words for “army”

Die Armee hilft bei der Evakuierung der Stadt.

The army is helping with the evacuation of the city.

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