German word

Truppe

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtʁʊpə/

Meaning

  • feminine noungroup

Example

Das ist eine lustige Truppe.

That's a fun group.

Illustration for Truppe (group)

More examples

Eine Truppe von Freunden macht einen Ausflug.

This is a cheerful group.

Core concept

A coordinated band of people sharing a task, structure, or common identity.

Common phrases

  • eine Truppe von Freunden

    a group of friends

  • kleine Truppe

    a small group

Similar words

Gruppe: People gathered for a shared purpose.
Team: People who cooperate in assigned roles at work or in an activity.
Mannschaft: People working together in a sport or task.
Einheit: An officially organized unit in the military or an organization.

Definition in German

Eine Gruppe von Personen, besonders eine militärische Einheit oder ein zusammengehöriges Team.

Word origin

The German noun Truppe comes from French troupe, a word for a group that developed into a term for organized units.

Usage tips

  • Truppe is feminine, with the forms die Truppe and die Truppen for the singular and plural.

Other meanings

  • troopnoun
  • troupenoun

Opposites

  • Einzelpersonsingle personnoun

Related words

  • Truppsquadnoun

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