convoy
der Geleitzug, die Geleitzüge
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convoy
A group of ships, vehicles, or aircraft traveling together, usually protected or escorted by armed forces.
Der Geleitzug fuhr unter militärischem Schutz durch das gefährliche Seegebiet.
The convoy passed through the dangerous waters under military protection.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Geleitzüge |
| genitive | des Geleitzugs |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Geleitzug | die Geleitzüge |
| accusative | den Geleitzug | die Geleitzüge |
| dative | dem Geleitzug | den Geleitzügen |
| genitive | des Geleitzugs des Geleitzuges | der Geleitzüge |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Geleitzug' (convoy) is made up of 'Geleit' (protection or escort) and 'Zug' (a group moving together). Here, 'Geleit' refers to protection or an escort, while 'Zug' refers to a group moving together.
Der Geleitzug setzte sich bei Sonnenaufgang in Bewegung.
The convoy set off at sunrise.
Common collocations are 'einen Geleitzug begleiten' (to escort a convoy), 'einen Geleitzug schützen' (to protect a convoy), and 'einen Geleitzug angreifen' (to attack a convoy). The word is particularly common in military or historical accounts.
Mehrere Kriegsschiffe begleiteten den Geleitzug bis zum Hafen.
Several warships escorted the convoy all the way to the harbor.
The phrase 'im Geleitzug' (in convoy) is often used to describe traveling together. It indicates that someone or something is traveling as part of this protected group.
Die Lastwagen transportierten die Hilfsgüter im Geleitzug durch das Krisengebiet.
The trucks transported the relief supplies in convoy through the crisis area.
