English–German

“military police” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ʒandaʁməˈʁiː/

Example

Im Dorf patrouillieren oft Gendarmerien.

Military police often patrol the village.

Illustration for Gendarmerie (military police)

How to say “military police” in German

“Military police” in German is Gendarmerie.

A uniformed force with military discipline patrols villages and open roads while performing police work.

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

Example sentences with Gendarmerie

Bei Auslandseinsätzen kooperiert die Gendarmerie oft mit internationalen Truppen.

During overseas deployments, the military police often cooperate with international troops.

Tips for using Gendarmerie

  • Gendarmerie is feminine in German: die Gendarmerie, with the plural die Gendarmerien; Polizei is the usual word for ordinary police.

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