No. 1,715 in Russian
военнослужащий
"Военнослужащий" means "serviceman" or "service member" in English, referring to a member of the armed forces.
In a sentence
Этот человек - опытный военнослужащий, служивший в армии много лет.
This person is an experienced serviceman who has served in the army for many years.
Here, 'военнослужащий' denotes a person who serves in the military, highlighting their profession and experience.
Военнослужащие принимали участие в учениях на этой неделе.
The servicemen participated in the exercises this week.
'Военнослужащие' in this context refers to a group of individuals performing military duties, emphasizing their collective engagement in exercises.
Он подал заявление о поступлении в ряды военнослужащих.
He submitted an application to join the ranks of the servicemen.
In this sentence, 'военнослужащих' signifies the military personnel as an organized group, indicating the subject's intention to become a member of this group.
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