Paratroopers: meaning, definitions and examples
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paratroopers
[ ˈpærəˌtruːpərz ]
military
Paratroopers are members of an airborne military unit trained to parachute into combat zones. They are highly skilled soldiers who undergo rigorous training to ensure they can safely and effectively carry out their missions.
Synonyms
airborne troops, parachutists, sky soldiers
Examples of usage
- Paratroopers jumped out of the plane and landed behind enemy lines.
- The paratroopers quickly assembled after landing and moved out to their designated positions.
Translations
Translations of the word "paratroopers" in other languages:
🇵🇹 paraquedistas
🇮🇳 पैरा ट्रूपर्स
🇩🇪 Fallschirmjäger
🇮🇩 penerjun payung
🇺🇦 парашутисти
🇵🇱 spadochroniarze
🇯🇵 空挺部隊 (kuutei butai)
🇫🇷 parachutistes
🇪🇸 paracaidistas
🇹🇷 paraşütçüler
🇰🇷 공수부대 (gongsu budae)
🇸🇦 المظليين
🇨🇿 výsadkáři
🇸🇰 výsadkári
🇨🇳 伞兵 (sǎnbīng)
🇸🇮 padalci
🇮🇸 fallhlífarhermenn
🇰🇿 парашютистер
🇬🇪 პარაშუტისტები
🇦🇿 desantçılar
🇲🇽 paracaidistas
Word origin
The concept of paratroopers dates back to World War II when airborne units were first used in combat operations. These specialized soldiers played a crucial role in military strategies and continue to be an essential part of modern armed forces around the world. The training and equipment of paratroopers have evolved over the years to enhance their effectiveness in various tactical situations.
See also: paratrooper, troop, trooper, troops.