English–German
“flank” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/flaŋˈkiːʁən/
Example
Zwei Männer flankierten den Redner.
Two men flanked the speaker.
How to say “flank” in German
“Flank” in German is flankieren.
Two figures stand at a speaker's sides, or a force works from an opponent's exposed side.
Example sentences with flankieren
Militärpolizei flankierte den Konvoi auf beiden Seiten.
Military police flanked the convoy on both sides.
Tips for using flankieren
- Flankieren has a formal, tactical tone and often describes security, military action, or strategic positioning rather than ordinary companionship.