Askari

derNoun

askari (soldier in East Africa)

English translations

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    askari

Word details

German meaning
Ein afrikanischer Soldat, der in den Kolonialarmeen europäischer Mächte diente.
English meaning
Askari (African soldier)
Synonym
Afrikanischer Soldat
German example
Der Askari kämpfte tapfer für die deutsche Kolonie.
English example
The Askari fought bravely for the German colony.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Askari
Plural Form
die Askaris

Example sentences with “Askari”

  1. Die Askaris dienten in der Kolonialarmee. (The askaris served in the colonial army.)

Frequently asked questions

What is an Askari?

'Askari' is a term for local soldiers or police in East Africa, often used historically in the context of German colonial troops.