# der Rekrut

der Rekrut is a German noun meaning “recruit”. Forms: des Rekruten, die Rekruten.

## Forms

- Genitive: des Rekruten
- Plural: die Rekruten

## In other languages

- Русский: рекрут, новобранец, призывник

## Meanings

1. _Germany_ recruit
2. _Austria · Switzerland_ a soldier of the lowest rank in the Swiss and Austrian armed forces, similar to a private

## Examples

- Nach einem Gewaltmarsch von 30 Kilometern waren die Rekruten fix und fertig. — After a forced march of 30 kilometres, the recruits were fit to drop.

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