German Conversation · Level 162
29 words
German word
Kaserne
Pronunciation
IPA/kaˈzɛɐ̯nə/
Meaning
- feminine nounbarracks
Example
Soldaten wohnen in der Kaserne.
The soldiers live in the barracks.
More examples
Nach der Schließung wurde die Kaserne für zivile Nutzung umgebaut.
After the barracks were closed, they were converted for civilian use.
Core concept
A military compound combining soldiers' living quarters, offices, and space for training.
Common phrases
die Kaserne räumen
clear the barracks
die Kaserne schließen
close the barracks
die Kaserne sanieren
renovate the barracks
Similar words
Stützpunkt: A military base for operations, support, and supplies.
Garnison: A station where military units are permanently based.
Unterkunft: A place or building used for sleeping and staying.
Definition in German
Eine militärische Anlage, die Schlafräume, Diensträume und oft Übungsflächen umfasst und in der Soldaten stationiert sind.
Word origin
German borrowed Kaserne from French caserne, which came from Italian caserma as a military term.
Usage tips
- The location phrase in der Kaserne uses the dative because in describes a fixed location here.
Other meanings
- military barracksnoun
Opposites
- Zivilgebäudecivilian buildingnoun
Related words
- kasernierenquarter ___ in barracksverb
- Kasernenbaubarracks constructionnoun
- kaserniertbarrackedadjective