English–German

“barracks” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/kaˈzɛɐ̯nə/

Example

Soldaten wohnen in der Kaserne.

The soldiers live in the barracks.

Illustration for Kaserne (barracks)

How to say “barracks” in German

“Barracks” in German is Kaserne.

A military compound combining soldiers' living quarters, offices, and space for training.

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

Example sentences with Kaserne

Nach der Schließung wurde die Kaserne für zivile Nutzung umgebaut.

After the barracks were closed, they were converted for civilian use.

Tips for using Kaserne

  • The location phrase in der Kaserne uses the dative because in describes a fixed location here.

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