Wehrdienst
“In Deutschland war der Wehrdienst bis 2011 für Männer verpflichtend.”
“In Germany, military service was mandatory for men until 2011.”
Compulsory military service required by law, typically for male citizens of a certain age.
Der Wehrdienst wurde 2011 in Deutschland ausgesetzt.
Conscription was suspended in Germany in 2011.
Historically, Germany had mandatory military service for men, but it was suspended in 2011.
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Historical Context
The term is closely tied to Germany's post-WWII military policies.
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Capitalization
Always capitalize 'Wehrdienst' as it is a noun in German.
📖Word Origin
From 'Wehr' (defense) + 'Dienst' (service), referring to the duty of defending the nation.
📝Usage Notes
In Germany, the term is often associated with the post-WWII era, where it was mandatory for men until 2011. The alternative was 'Zivildienst' (civilian service).