German word

Friedenstruppe

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfʁiːdn̩sˌtʁʊpə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounpeacekeeping force

Example

Mehrere Friedenstruppen wurden in die Region entsandt.

Several peacekeeping forces were deployed to the region.

Illustration for Friedenstruppe (peacekeeping force)

More examples

Die Friedenstruppe sicherte die Evakuierung verletzter Zivilisten.

The peacekeeping force secured the evacuation of injured civilians.

Core concept

A temporary unit patrols a tense area, protects civilians, observes what happens, and helps opposing sides step back from conflict.

Common phrases

  • eine Friedenstruppe entsenden

    deploy a peacekeeping force

  • internationale Friedenstruppe

    international peacekeeping force

  • unter UN-Mandat stehende Friedenstruppe

    peacekeeping force under a UN mandate

Similar words

Blauhelme: Soldiers serving in UN peacekeeping operations and wearing blue helmets.
Friedensmission: An operation by international bodies or states to reduce conflict and aid reconstruction.
UN-Truppe: A force sent under UN command to monitor conflict zones and maintain public security.
Stabilisierungsmission: An operation focused on restoring order and building long-term stability.

Definition in German

eine vorübergehend eingesetzte Einheit, oft aus mehreren Staaten, deren Aufgabe Schutz, Überwachung und Deeskalation von Konflikten in Krisengebieten ist

Word origin

Friedenstruppe combines Frieden, meaning peace, with Truppe, meaning troop or unit; Truppe entered German from French troupe.

Usage tips

  • Friedenstruppe is feminine, so its singular article is die and its plural form is Friedenstruppen.

Other meanings

  • peacekeeping troopsnoun
  • peace forcenoun

Opposites

  • Kampftruppecombat forcenoun

Related words

  • Friedensmissionpeace missionnoun
  • Friedenssicherungpeacekeepingnoun

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