German Conversation · Level 139
28 words
German word
Korps
Pronunciation
IPA/koːɐ̯/
Meaning
- neuter nouncorps
Example
Das Korps ist bereit.
The corps is ready.
More examples
Die NATO entsandte ein multinationales Korps in die Krisenregion.
NATO deployed a multinational corps in the crisis region.
Core concept
A single coordinated body made up of distinct groups, whether military units or members of an association.
Common phrases
ein multinationales Korps
a multinational corps
ein Korps entsenden
deploy a corps
Stärke des Korps
strength of the corps
Similar words
Truppe: Soldiers or a small group of soldiers assigned to combat or other duties.
Einheit: A group of soldiers or units organized to carry out a mission.
Division: A large military formation made up of several regiments.
Regiment: A medium-sized military formation made up of several companies.
Definition in German
ein großer militärischer Verband, der aus mehreren Truppenteilen besteht
Word origin
Korps entered German from French corps, from Latin corpus 'body', and the meaning broadened from a physical body to an organized collective.
Usage tips
- The noun stays capitalized and uses das in the singular; the article changes to die only for the plural: das Korps, die Korps.
Other meanings
- student fraternitynoun
Related words
- Korpschefcorps commandernoun
- Korpsstärkecorps strengthnoun