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convoy
A group of ships or vehicles that travel together and are often accompanied by armed forces or special vehicles for protection.
Ein Konvoi mit Hilfsgütern hat unter militärischem Schutz die belagerte Stadt erreicht.
A convoy carrying relief supplies reached the besieged city under military protection.
A 'Konvoi' (convoy) is more than just a line of vehicles. The word is used specifically when the group is traveling for mutual protection or with an escort, often in a military or humanitarian context.
Der Hilfskonvoi wurde von Sicherheitskräften begleitet.
The aid convoy was accompanied by security forces.
Common combinations are 'Hilfskonvoi' (aid convoy) for humanitarian missions, as well as 'ein Konvoi von Schiffen' (a convoy of ships) or 'ein Konvoi von Lastwagen' (a convoy of trucks). You typically travel 'in einem Konvoi' (in a convoy).
Mehrere Schiffe fuhren als Konvoi über den Ozean.
Several ships traveled across the ocean as a convoy.
To express belonging to the group, the preposition 'in' is used with the dative. The verb describes the shared movement.
Es ist sicherer, in einem Konvoi durch die Wüste zu reisen.
It is safer to travel through the desert in a convoy.
association / bandage
'der Verband' and 'der Konvoi' can both refer to a group of military forces, vehicles, or ships. The difference lies in the focus. A 'Verband' is more of a tactical unit or formation, that is, an organized military group. A 'Konvoi' is a group of vehicles or ships that are traveling together and are often protected. Learners may confuse the words because both sound like an orderly group. When you mean the military unit, 'Verband' fits. When you mean traveling together or traveling under protection, 'Konvoi' is more precise.
Der Konvoi fuhr langsam durch das gefährliche Gebiet.
The convoy drove slowly through the dangerous area.
Der militärische Verband wartet auf neue Befehle.
The military unit is waiting for new orders.