German Conversation · Level 78
59 words
German word
Brigade
Pronunciation
IPA/bʁiˈgaːdə/
Meaning
- feminine nounbrigade
Example
Die Brigade arbeitet im Einsatzgebiet.
The brigade is operating in the area of operations.
More examples
Die Regierung beschloss, eine Brigade zur Gefahrenabwehr zu mobilisieren.
The government decided to mobilize a brigade to deal with the danger.
Core concept
A larger organized formation that brings separate groups under one command.
Common phrases
in der Brigade dienen
serve in the brigade
eine Brigade mobilisieren
mobilize a brigade
Similar words
Regiment: A military unit formed from several battalions and operating under one command.
Division: A large military formation grouping substantial forces for major operations.
Bataillon: A compact combat unit consisting of several companies.
Einheit: An organized group of personnel and equipment assigned to a mission.
Definition in German
eine große, organisierte Truppe innerhalb einer Armee, die für gemeinsame Einsätze zusammengestellt wird.
Word origin
The German noun entered through French brigade from Italian brigata, a word for a group or military company.
Usage tips
- The plural is Brigaden, not Brigades, and the final syllable is pronounced with a reduced vowel in German.
Other meanings
- unitnoun
Related words
- Brigadegeneralbrigadier generalnoun
- Brigadekommandeurbrigade commandernoun
- Brigadierbrigadiernoun