commando

A noun referring to a member of a military unit trained as shock troops for hit-and-run raids, or an amphibious military unit trained for raids into enemy territory.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das ein Mitglied einer militärischen Einheit bezeichnet, die für plötzliche Überfälle und Kommandoaktionen ausgebildet ist, oder eine Luftlandeeinheit, die für Einsätze auf feindlichem Gebiet trainiert ist.

1. Military Raider B2 formal

   A soldier belonging to a small, highly trained military unit that specializes in quick, surprise attacks and raids.

   • The commandos infiltrated the enemy camp at night.
   • He trained for years to become a commando.
   • A team of commandos was deployed for the rescue mission.

   🇩🇪Kommandosoldat

   Synonyme: operativeraiderrangersaboteur

2. Amphibious Unit B2 formal

   A military unit trained for operations launched from the sea, involving landings on enemy shores.

   • The commando unit landed on the beach under cover of darkness.
   • They are part of an elite amphibious commando force.
   • The commandos used small boats to approach the coast.

   🇩🇪Amphibische Einheit

• commandoes plural form
• commandos plural form
• commandoes' possessive plural form
• commandos' possessive plural form
• commando's possessive singular form