No. 3,306 in Dutch
huurlingenleger
"Huurlingenleger" means "mercenary army" in English.
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Het huurlingenleger werd ingezet in de gevaarlijke operatie.
The mercenary army was deployed in the dangerous operation.
Here, 'huurlingenleger' refers to a group of soldiers or army composed of individuals hired for pay rather than loyalty to a nation or cause. The term is used to denote the group specifically in the scenario of its deployment.
De huurlingenleger vocht in vreemde landen voor geld.
The mercenary army fought in foreign lands for money.
Again, 'huurlingenleger' denotes an entity composed of hired soldiers, emphasizing their motivation driven by monetary compensation rather than personal allegiance or duty.
Historische verhalen beschrijven een huurlingenleger als een strategische aanwinst in conflicten.
Historical accounts describe a mercenary army as a strategic asset in conflicts.
In this context, 'huurlingenleger' is discussed historically, depicting it as an advantageous element during warfare, without directly participating in an ongoing event but reflecting on its historical implications and role.
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