No. 11,381 in German
spezialkräfte
"Special forces" or "special units."
In a sentence
Die Spezialkräfte wurden zur Rettung der Geiseln entsandt.
The special forces were dispatched to rescue the hostages.
Here, 'Spezialkräfte' refers to a specific unit or group trained for specialized tasks.
In vielen Ländern gibt es Spezialkräfte, die auf unterschiedliche Gefahren spezialisiert sind.
In many countries, there are special forces that are specialized in handling different dangers.
Here, 'Spezialkräfte' emphasizes the concept of distinct groups trained for various missions.
Eine Karriere bei den Spezialkräften erfordert harte körperliche und mentale Vorbereitung.
A career in the special forces requires rigorous physical and mental preparation.
Here, 'Spezialkräfte' denotes an organization or career field that involves specialized training.
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