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Wehrdienst

military service

noun VEHR-deenst Rare

Also means

national service

Usage Note

Wehrdienst is the general term for compulsory or voluntary military service, distinct from the professional soldier career (Berufssoldatentum). The related concept of Wehrpflicht is the legal obligation; Wehrdienst is the service itself.

Examples

"Er leistete seinen Wehrdienst bei der Marine."

Natural Translation

He completed his military service in the navy.

Literal Translation

He served his military-service at the navy.

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