Armee
/arˈmeː/feminine
The English word 'army' can be translated into German as Armee or Heer.
Meaning: military force concerned mainly with ground operations (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Armee | /arˈmeː/ | feminine |
| Heer | /heːr/ | neuter |
Both terms refer to a military force, but they are used in different contexts. Armee is a general term for an army, whereas Heer is used more specifically within a military or technical context.
Which one should you use?
Armee is the general word for an army. In contrast, Heer is the technical military term used to describe the land forces of a state, specifically as a branch of service.
How does it change in a sentence?
The neuter noun Heer can take the genitive ending -es in the singular, such as in the phrase des Heeres (of the army/army's).
How do you pronounce it?
/arˈmeː/
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Examples in context
- Er ging zur Armee.He entered the army.This sentence shows the use of Armee when someone enters the service.Tatoeba #789501 by al_ex_an_der, translation #304635 by CK
- Ich ging zur Armee.I went into the army.This sentence shows the use of Armee when someone goes into the service.Tatoeba #1533332 by samueldora, translation #262188 by CK
- Die Armee fehlt mir.I miss the army.This sentence shows the use of Armee when expressing a feeling toward the army.Tatoeba #1813348 by Espi, translation #1813164 by Amastan
- Die Armee ist für die Verteidigung des Landes verantwortlich.The army is responsible for the defense of the country.
- Die Streitkräfte haben eine wichtige Rolle in der nationalen Sicherheit.The armed forces play an important role in national security.
- Mein Bruder ist in der Truppe.My brother is in the army.
- Er hat gerade seinen Dienst in der Armee beendet.He just completed his service in the army.
- Der Bayer hat viele Jahre in der Wehr gedient.The Bavarian served in the army for many years.
- Das Heer wurde mit modernster Ausrüstung ausgestattet.The army has been equipped with state-of-the-art gear.
- Hast du schon von der Armee gehört, die für den Schutz der Umwelt kämpft?Have you heard about the army fighting to protect the environment?
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Example conversation
Laura and Lukas are discussing current news on TV.
- LauraDie Armee rückt langsam vor.The army is slowly advancing.
- LukasIst das eine große Armee?Is that a large army?
- LauraJa, sie haben viele Soldaten.Yes, they have many soldiers.
- LukasDas sieht wirklich gefährlich aus.That looks really dangerous.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “army” translations and entries Armee, Heer, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Armee, Heer, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
