Fallschirmjäger

paratrooper

noun FAHL-shirm-yeh-ger Rare

Also means

airborne soldier

Usage Note

Fallschirmjäger literally means 'parachute hunter' and denotes elite airborne infantry. Germany's Fallschirmjäger have a strong historical reputation from the Second World War and remain a prestige unit in the modern Bundeswehr, used in rapid-reaction roles.

Examples

"Die Fallschirmjäger sprangen bei Nacht hinter den feindlichen Linien ab."

Natural Translation

The paratroopers jumped behind enemy lines at night.

Literal Translation

The paratroopers jumped at night behind the enemy lines.

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