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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