Truppenübungsplatz

military training area

noun TROO-pen-ue-bungs-plats Rare

Also means

army training ground

Usage Note

Truppenübungsplatz is a large dedicated area for military manoeuvre training, often containing live-fire ranges, obstacle courses, and simulated village environments. Some are hundreds of square kilometres in size.

Examples

"Die Soldaten verbrachten zwei Wochen auf dem Truppenübungsplatz."

Natural Translation

The soldiers spent two weeks on the military training area.

Literal Translation

The soldiers spent two weeks on the troop-exercise-place.

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