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Infanterie

infantry

noun in-fan-te-REE Rare
People & Society Military

Origin: from Italian infanteria (foot soldiers)

Usage Note

Infanterie refers to foot soldiers as a branch of the army, now often replaced in the Bundeswehr by the broader term Jägertruppe or Panzergrenadiere. The word appears in historical contexts and in discussions of military doctrine.

Examples

"Die Infanterie rückte unter schweren Verlusten in das Gebäude vor."

Natural Translation

The infantry advanced into the building suffering heavy losses.

Literal Translation

The infantry advanced under heavy losses into the building.

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