English–German
“expedition” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfɛltˌtsuːk/
Example
Er führte einen kurzen Feldzug.
He led a short expedition.
How to say “expedition” in German
“Expedition” in German is Feldzug.
A military force advancing through a defined area while pursuing one sustained objective.
Example sentences with Feldzug
Die Generäle mussten nach schweren Verlusten den Feldzug abbrechen.
The generals had to abandon the expedition after heavy losses.
Tips for using Feldzug
- Feldzug normally has a strongly military sense, while a nonmilitary campaign is usually Kampagne or Aktion.
Other German words for “expedition”
Wir organisierten eine Expedition in den Dschungel.
We organized an expedition into the jungle.