Wehrbereitschaft

willingness to defend the country

noun VEHR-beh-rayt-shahft Rare

Also means

readiness for military service

Usage Note

Wehrbereitschaft is the readiness of citizens or a state to defend itself militarily. In debates about conscription (Wehrpflicht) and NATO obligations, German politicians frequently call for greater Wehrbereitschaft in society.

Examples

"Die Diskussion über Wehrbereitschaft ist in Deutschland nach Jahrzehnten wieder aktuell."

Natural Translation

The discussion about willingness to defend the country has become topical in Germany again after decades.

Literal Translation

The discussion about defence-readiness is in Germany after decades again topical.

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