militärisch
military
Relating to the military, the army, or war.
EXAMPLE
Die Regierung beschloss einen militärischen Einsatz in der Krisenregion.
The government decided on a military operation in the crisis region.
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Meanings
militärisch
military
In a figurative sense: very strict, disciplined, and exact, as in the military.
EXAMPLE
Der neue Chef führt die Abteilung mit militärischer Präzision.
The new boss runs the department with military precision.
Usage tips
Word structure
The adjective 'militärisch' (military) is derived from the noun 'das Militär' (the military). The ending '-isch' is often used to form an adjective from a noun that describes an affiliation or characteristic.
EXAMPLE
Die politische Lage führte zu einer militärischen Reaktion.
The political situation led to a military response.
Meaning in context
The noun that follows 'militärisch' (military) makes the meaning clear. Words like 'Einsatz' (operation/deployment) or 'Operation' (operation) point to the military. Words like 'Präzision' (precision) or 'Ton' (tone) point to the figurative meaning of strictness and discipline.
EXAMPLE
Die militärische Übung findet nächstes Wochenende statt.
The military exercise will take place next weekend.
Typical collocations
In its literal meaning, 'militärisch' (military) is often combined with nouns that are directly related to the army. Common examples are: 'ein militärischer Stützpunkt' (a military base), 'eine militärische Basis' (a military base), or 'militärisches Gerät' (military equipment).
EXAMPLE
Für den Transport war spezielle militärische Ausrüstung notwendig.
Special military equipment was necessary for the transport.
Figurative meaning
In the figurative meaning, 'militärisch' (military) describes a very strict, exact manner. Typical combinations are: 'militärische Disziplin' (military discipline), 'militärische Pünktlichkeit' (military punctuality), or 'ein militärischer Tonfall' (a military tone).
EXAMPLE
Er erledigt seine Aufgaben mit fast militärischer Genauigkeit.
He completes his tasks with almost military accuracy.
Compare with
militärisch vs kriegerisch
warlike
Militärisch factually assigns an action to the military or the army. Kriegerisch, by contrast, emphasizes that something has the character of war or is directed toward war. A military action therefore does not necessarily have to seem warlike.
militärisch
Die Soldaten führten eine militärische Übung ohne scharfe Waffen durch.
The soldiers conducted a military exercise without live ammunition.
kriegerisch
Die Soldaten bereiteten sich mit kriegerischen Handlungen auf einen Angriff vor.
The soldiers prepared for an attack through warlike actions.
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