Wehrpflichtiger

conscript, person liable for military service

noun VEHR-pflikht-i-ger Rare

Usage Note

Wehrpflichtiger names a male citizen subject to Wehrpflicht (compulsory military service). Germany suspended conscription in 2011, making the term more historical in everyday use, though the concept regularly resurfaces in political debate.

Examples

"Der Wehrpflichtige konnte zwischen Bundeswehr und Zivildienst wählen."

Natural Translation

The conscript could choose between the Bundeswehr and civilian service.

Literal Translation

The conscript could between Bundeswehr and civilian-service choose.

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