What is the Bundeswehr?
Einbürgerungstest, question 77 German original
Was ist die Bundeswehr?
- die deutsche Polizei the German police
- ein deutscher Hafen a German port
- eine deutsche Bürgerinitiative a German citizens' action group
- die deutsche Armee the German army
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Correct answer: die deutsche Armee the German army
Why?
The Bundeswehr (German armed forces) is responsible for defending Germany. In its name, “Bund” means the federation and “Wehr” means defence. The police are a separate institution and not part of the armed forces.
Key term: Bundeswehr = German armed forces