English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

convoy in German

convoy in German is Konvoi, Geleitzug, eskortieren — convoy means a group of vehicles or ships travelling together, often with an armed escort for protection.

convoy in German

Konvoi
noun
Geleitzug
noun
eskortieren
verb
(transitive) To escort a group of vehicles, and provide protection.
geleiten
verb
(transitive) To escort a group of vehicles, and provide protection.

What does "convoy" mean?

  1. noun A group of vehicles or ships travelling together, often with an armed escort for protection.
    "A convoy of army trucks moved slowly through the town."
  2. verb To travel together as a group, or to escort a group for protection.
    "Naval ships convoyed the merchant fleet across the Atlantic."
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

convoy in a sentence

  • A convoy of army trucks moved slowly through the town.
  • The aid convoy was delayed at the border for hours.
  • Naval ships convoyed the merchant fleet across the Atlantic.
  • The coastguard boats convoyed the fishing fleet safely back into harbour.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "convoy" in German?
"convoy" in German is Konvoi, Geleitzug, eskortieren. convoy means: A group of vehicles or ships travelling together, often with an armed escort for protection.
How do you use "convoy" in a sentence?
Example: "A convoy of army trucks moved slowly through the town." In German, "convoy" is Konvoi, Geleitzug, eskortieren.
Are there other ways to say "convoy" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "convoy": Konvoi, Geleitzug, eskortieren, geleiten.
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.