German Word · Advanced
Besatzung
occupational troops, occupational forces
Pronunciation: [bəˈzat͡sʊŋ]
Meaning
occupational troops, occupational forces
Example
Die Besatzung, die damals mit allen militärischen Ehren kapitulierte, zog ab, und die Stadt kam unter deutsche Verwaltung.
The occupational troops, who surrendered with full military honors at that time, left, and the city came under German administration.
Practice tips
- Practice Besatzung out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for advanced-level learners.