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

Armin Papperger said Chancellor Friedrich Merz's aim to boost the Bundeswehr was "realistic" and he told the BBC that "clear decisions" were coming from government.

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The Bundeswehr currently has around 182,000 troops.

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Meanwhile, 21-year-old Jason signed up as new Bundeswehr recruit earlier this year because of the current "security situation".

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Joining the armed forces, known as the Bundeswehr, would be voluntary but Parliament could make it mandatory should the military miss its recruitment targets or Germany come under attack.

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The Bundeswehr will report every six months on its recruitment numbers.

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