overseas deployment / assignment abroad
der Auslandseinsatz, die Auslandseinsätze
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overseas deployment
The deployment of soldiers or other government forces to another country, usually as part of a military or international mission.
Der Soldat wurde für sechs Monate zu einem Auslandseinsatz geschickt.
The soldier was sent on an overseas deployment for six months.
assignment abroad
Professional work or a work assignment in another country, especially for a company, aid organization, or international institution.
Für ihren Auslandseinsatz in Kenia musste die Ingenieurin lange Vorbereitungen treffen.
For her assignment abroad in Kenya, the engineer had to make extensive preparations.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Auslandseinsätze |
| genitive | des Auslandseinsatzes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Auslandseinsatz | die Auslandseinsätze |
| accusative | den Auslandseinsatz | die Auslandseinsätze |
| dative | dem Auslandseinsatz | den Auslandseinsätzen |
| genitive | des Auslandseinsatzes | der Auslandseinsätze |
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'Auslandseinsatz' (overseas deployment / assignment abroad) is made up of 'Ausland' (foreign country / abroad) and 'Einsatz' (deployment / assignment). It therefore refers to an assignment outside one's own country; the exact area is clear from the context.
Der Auslandseinsatz dauerte länger als ursprünglich geplant.
The overseas assignment lasted longer than originally planned.
In a military or government context, 'Auslandseinsatz' (overseas deployment) refers to a mission involving soldiers or government forces. When a profession, company, or aid organization is the focus, it refers to professional work abroad.
Der Auslandseinsatz der Soldatin fand im Rahmen einer internationalen Mission statt.
The soldier's overseas deployment took place as part of an international mission.
Sein Auslandseinsatz für eine Hilfsorganisation dauerte ein ganzes Jahr.
His assignment abroad for an aid organization lasted a whole year.
In its military meaning, 'Auslandseinsatz' (overseas deployment) is often used with verbs such as 'antreten' (to begin), 'planen' (to plan), 'vorbereiten' (to prepare for), or 'beenden' (to end). Its duration is also often stated explicitly.
Die Soldaten bereiteten sich gründlich auf ihren Auslandseinsatz vor.
The soldiers prepared thoroughly for their overseas deployment.
In its professional meaning, 'Auslandseinsatz' (assignment abroad) is often connected with a country, company, or organization. Typical verbs include 'übernehmen' (to take on), 'vorbereiten' (to prepare for), and 'absolvieren' (to complete).
Vor ihrem Auslandseinsatz für das Unternehmen absolvierte sie einen Sprachkurs.
Before her assignment abroad for the company, she took a language course.
