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government troops
A military unit that is under the authority of a country's official government and fights for it, especially in a civil war or internal conflict. It is usually used in the plural.
Die Regierungstruppen haben die Kontrolle über die Hauptstadt zurückgewonnen.
The government troops have regained control of the capital.
The word is made up of three parts: 'Regierung' (government), the linking -s, and 'Truppe' (troop/unit). So it literally describes a troop that belongs to a government.
Die Regierungstruppen sicherten die Grenzen des Landes.
The government troops secured the country's borders.
Although there is a singular form, the word is used almost exclusively in the plural 'Regierungstruppen' (government troops). This refers to the entirety of the government's military forces.
Berichten zufolge rücken die Regierungstruppen weiter vor.
According to reports, the government troops are continuing to advance.
This term is used mainly in reporting on political conflicts, civil wars, or uprisings. It describes one of the parties to the conflict.
Die Kämpfe zwischen den Rebellen und den Regierungstruppen dauern an.
The fighting between the rebels and the government troops continues.
army
'die Armee' and 'die Regierungstruppe' can both refer to armed forces that fight for a state. 'Armee' is the more general word for a country's armed forces. 'Regierungstruppen' is usually used when talking about a civil war or an internal conflict. It then refers to units that are on the side of the official government. The words can be confused because government troops are often part of the army. However, 'Regierungstruppen' emphasizes the contrast with rebels or other armed groups.
In der Stadt kam es zu Kämpfen zwischen Rebellen und Regierungstruppen.
Fighting broke out in the city between rebels and government troops.
Die Armee wurde an die Grenze geschickt.
The army was sent to the border.