German word

Manöver

Pronunciation

IPA/maˈnøːvɐ/

Meaning

  • neuter nounmilitary exercise

Example

Die Soldaten nehmen am Manöver teil.

The soldiers are taking part in the military exercise.

Illustration for Manöver (military exercise)

More examples

Die Partei wertete die Aktion als ein politisches Manöver.

The party regarded the action as a political maneuver.

Core concept

A planned move in which people or forces adjust their position to achieve a chosen objective.

Common phrases

  • politisches Manöver

    political maneuver

  • ein subtiles Manöver

    a subtle maneuver

  • geschicktes Manöver

    a skillful maneuver

Similar words

Operation: A planned military or organizational operation for a specific purpose.
Übung: Practical training used to check or improve skills and procedures.
Taktik: An approach to action chosen to suit an opponent or situation.
Einsatz: Deployment of personnel and equipment to carry out a specific mission.

Definition in German

eine gezielte taktische Handlung oder Maßnahme, die auf ein bestimmtes Ziel gerichtet ist

Word origin

Manöver entered German through French manœuvre from Latin elements meaning 'hand' and 'work', referring originally to work done by hand before developing military and broader strategic senses.

Usage tips

  • Manöver is neuter, so the singular is das Manöver and the plural remains die Manöver without an ending change.

Other meanings

  • operationnoun

Related words

  • manövrierenmaneuververb
  • manövrierbarmaneuverableadjective
  • Manövrierbarkeitmaneuverabilitynoun

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