Fernspäher

long-range reconnaissance soldier

noun FERN-shpeh-her Rare

Also means

special forces scout

Usage Note

Fernspäher are elite soldiers trained for deep, covert reconnaissance behind enemy lines. In the Bundeswehr they belong to the Fernspähkompanie and undergo one of the toughest selection courses in German military service.

Examples

"Die Fernspäher operierten wochenlang hinter feindlichen Linien."

Natural Translation

The long-range reconnaissance soldiers operated for weeks behind enemy lines.

Literal Translation

The long-range-scouts operated for-weeks behind enemy lines.

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