No. 1,053 in German
truppen
"Truppen" means "troops" or "military forces" in English.
In a sentence
Die Truppen marschierten entlang der Straße.
The troops marched along the road.
In this sentence, 'Truppen' is used to refer to a military unit, highlighting a plural form of organized soldiers.
Die diplomatischen Truppen boten ihre Unterstützung an.
The diplomatic troops offered their support.
Here, 'Truppen' is creatively used to describe organized groups of diplomats, metaphorically extending its meaning beyond the military.
Nach dem Krieg kehrten viele Truppen nach Hause zurück.
After the war, many troops returned home.
In this usage, 'Truppen' directly pertains to military units, emphasizing their role in wartime activities.
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