Bundeswehr

[boon-duhs-vair, boon-duhs-veyr]

noun

1. the armed forces of Germany.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Bundeswehr¹

< German, equivalent to Bundes, genitive of Bund federation + Wehr defense

Example Sentences

Some members of Pistorius's Social Democrat party, the junior partner in the coalition, have criticised the plans, saying the Bundeswehr should be made a more attractive employer, rather than re-introducing compulsory military service.

From BBC

"With attractive pay and attractive military service, I am very confident that we will succeed in attracting young men and women to the Bundeswehr," he said.

From BBC

In the first six months of this year, the Bundeswehr has reported a 28% increase in the number of new recruits, compared with the same period last year.

From BBC

Germany's military, the Bundeswehr, recently got the all-clear for a massive increase in investment after parliament voted to exempt defence spending from strict rules on debt.

From BBC

The Bundeswehr, it concluded, had "too little of everything".

From BBC