German word

stationieren

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃtat͡si̯oˈniːʁən/

Meaning

  • verbdeploy

Example

Die Armee stationiert Truppen an der Grenze.

The army is deploying troops along the border.

Illustration for stationieren (deploy)

More examples

Die NGO stationiert ein medizinisches Team in der Katastrophenregion.

The NGO deploys a medical team in the disaster region.

Core concept

Troops, personnel, or equipment remain assigned to a fixed post for ongoing duty.

Common phrases

  • Soldaten im Ausland stationieren

    deploy soldiers abroad

  • Sanitäter in der Krisenregion stationieren

    deploy medics in the crisis region

Similar words

stellen: Move a person or object to a particular place and leave the person or object there.
platzieren: Place an object neatly in its intended or designated position.
positionieren: Arrange a person or object at a targeted position or angle.
verlegen: Transfer troops or equipment to another location and deploy them there.

Definition in German

Truppen, Personal oder Material an einem bestimmten Ort platzieren, damit sie dort Dienst tun oder Wache halten

Word origin

German stationieren derives from French stationner, ultimately related to Latin statio, 'a standing place,' with the German verb ending -ieren.

Usage tips

  • Stationieren is mainly formal or military, while everyday placement usually uses stellen or platzieren.

Other meanings

  • stationverb
  • positionverb

Opposites

  • abberufenrecallverb

Related words

  • Stationierungsbefehldeployment ordernoun

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