Usage Note
Friedenstruppe refers to military or paramilitary forces deployed under international mandate to maintain or restore peace. Often used in the plural Friedenstruppen in the context of UN or NATO missions.
Examples
"Die Friedenstruppen patrouillieren entlang der Waffenstillstandslinie."
Natural Translation
The peacekeeping forces patrol along the ceasefire line.
Literal Translation
The peacekeeping-forces patrol along the ceasefire-line.
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