Manöver

military exercise

noun mah-NOE-ver Rare

Origin: from French manoeuvre

Also means

manoeuvre

Usage Note

Manöver in a military context means a large-scale training exercise involving troop movements. In everyday German, ein politisches Manöver extends the meaning to any skilful tactical move.

Examples

"Das jährliche NATO-Manöver fand diesmal in Litauen statt."

Natural Translation

The annual NATO exercise took place in Lithuania this time.

Literal Translation

The annual NATO-exercise took place this time in Lithuania.

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