NOUN

Bataillon/bataˈjõː/battalion (military unit)

Bataillon is a German noun that means battalion (military unit). It is pronounced /bataˈjõː/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Bataillone".

Definitions

1.a large military unit consisting of several companies, typically commanded by a major or lieutenant colonel(military)

a.battalion as an organizational unit within an army

Das Bataillon marschierte früh am Morgen zur Grenze.The battalion marched to the border early in the morning.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Bataillondie Bataillone
Genitivedes Bataillonsder Bataillone
Dativedem Bataillonden Bataillonen
Accusativedas Bataillondie Bataillone

Frequently asked questions

What does "Bataillon" mean in English?
"Bataillon" means battalion (military unit). It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Bataillon"?
"Bataillon" is pronounced /bataˈjõː/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Bataillon" der, die, or das?
"Bataillon" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Bataillon"?
The plural of "Bataillon" is "Bataillone".
What part of speech is "Bataillon"?
"Bataillon" is a noun in German.

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