No. 2,488 in German
streitkräfte
"Streitkräfte" means "armed forces" in English.
In a sentence
Die Streitkräfte eines Landes sind für seine Verteidigung verantwortlich.
The armed forces of a country are responsible for its defense.
In this sentence, 'Streitkräfte' refers to the organized military forces of a country, typically including the army, navy, and air force.
Die internationalen Streitkräfte kooperieren, um Frieden zu sichern.
The international armed forces cooperate to secure peace.
Here, 'Streitkräfte' signifies military groups comprised of members from multiple countries working together within an international context.
In einigen Ländern sind die Streitkräfte eine bedeutende Institution.
In some countries, the armed forces are a significant institution.
In this context, 'Streitkräfte' is used to highlight the military's societal and institutional role within certain nations.
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