MP
die MP, die MPs
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submachine gun
Abbreviation for „Maschinenpistole“ (submachine gun): an automatic firearm that fires pistol ammunition and can fire multiple shots in rapid succession.
Der Soldat war mit einer MP bewaffnet.
The soldier was armed with an MP.
military police
Abbreviation for „Militärpolizei“ (military police): a military unit responsible for maintaining order and security within the armed forces and carrying out police duties.
Die MP kontrollierte die Ausweise der Soldaten am Kasernentor.
The military police checked the soldiers’ IDs at the barracks gate.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die MPs |
| genitive | der MP |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die MP | die MPs |
| accusative | die MP | die MPs |
| dative | der MP | den MPs |
| genitive | der MP | der MPs |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The intended meaning can usually be identified from the verbs and the surrounding context: When the topic is shooting, ammunition, or weapons, „die MP“ means a firearm; when the topic is inspections, patrols, or barracks, it refers to a military unit.
Der Rekrut lernte, wie man die MP sicher trägt.
The recruit learned how to carry the MP safely.
Die MP überprüfte die Fahrzeuge vor dem Kasernengelände.
The military police inspected the vehicles outside the barracks.
In the meaning „Maschinenpistole“ (submachine gun), „die MP“ is often used with expressions such as „mit einer MP bewaffnet sein“ (to be armed with an MP), „eine MP tragen“ (to carry an MP), or „mit einer MP schießen“ (to shoot with an MP).
Der Wachmann trug eine MP, blieb aber ruhig und aufmerksam.
The guard was carrying an MP but remained calm and attentive.
In the meaning „Militärpolizei“ (military police), „die MP“ refers to a unit; typical collocations include „von der MP kontrolliert werden“ (to be checked by the military police), „eine MP-Streife“ (a military police patrol), and „die MP anfordern“ (to call in the military police).
Nach dem Vorfall wurde die MP zur Kontrolle des Geländes angefordert.
After the incident, the military police were called in to inspect the area.
