English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

conscription in German

conscription in German is Wehrpflicht, Konskription — conscription means compulsory enrollment for state service, especially military duty.

conscription in German

Wehrpflicht
noun
Involuntary labor, especially military service, demanded by some established authority.
Konskription
noun
Involuntary labor, especially military service, demanded by some established authority.

What does "conscription" mean?

  1. noun Compulsory enrollment for state service, especially military duty.
    "Conscription was reintroduced during the war to bolster troop numbers."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in German.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the German meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in German

conscription in a sentence

  • Conscription was reintroduced during the war to bolster troop numbers.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "conscription" in German?

"conscription" in German is Wehrpflicht, Konskription. conscription means: Compulsory enrollment for state service, especially military duty.

How do you use "conscription" in a sentence?

Example: "Conscription was reintroduced during the war to bolster troop numbers." In German, "conscription" is Wehrpflicht, Konskription.

Are there other ways to say "conscription" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "conscription": Wehrpflicht, Konskription.

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
Translations from WikDict, CC BY-SA · example sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR.