Friedenstruppe

peacekeeping force

noun FREE-dens-troo-peh Rare

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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