commando

kəˈmændoʊ
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Translation of commando from English into Dutch

Noun

1.

military

small military group trained for surprise attacks
  • The commando was deployed for a night raid.De commando werd ingezet voor een nachtelijke aanval.
2.

army

soldier in a commando unit
commando commandosoldaat
  • He served as a commando during the mission.Hij diende als commando tijdens de missie.
3.

Boer troops

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historical Boer troops organized for raids
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  • The commando launched a raid during the Boer War.De commando lanceerde een inval tijdens de Boerenoorlog.
4.

clothing

UK
not wearing underpants
UK
  • He decided to go commando for comfort.Hij besloot commando te gaan voor comfort.
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Expressions with commando: examples in English and translations in Dutch

commando gaan
He decided to go commando for the party.
commando-operatie
They launched a commando operation to destroy the bridge at night.
commando-eenheid
commando-unit
The commando unit carried out a surprise raid on the base.

Synonyms and analogies of commando in English

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Examples of commando in a sentence

  • Commandos are trained to operate in hostile environments.
  • The commando trained for the nighttime raid.
  • Several commandos crossed the river before dawn.
  • The commando was known for their swift attacks.
  • During the conflict, the commando was feared by many.
  • She went commando under her dress.

Translations of "commando" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
commandonn.

The commando moved silently through the dense forest without being detected.

De commando bewoog zich geluidloos door het dichte woud zonder ontdekt te worden.

The veteran commando executed the operation flawlessly under difficult conditions.

De ervaren commando voerde de operatie vlekkeloos uit onder moeilijke omstandigheden.

The commando led the stealth operation behind enemy lines last night.

De commando leidde gisteravond een geruisloze operatie achter de vijandelijke linies.

The mission required a commando to infiltrate enemy territory unnoticed.

De missie vereiste een commando dat onopgemerkt vijandelijk gebied kon binnendringen.

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commando: Examples and translations in context

The commando executed a quick assault and vanished before reinforcements arrived.

De commando voerde een snelle aanval uit en was verdwenen voordat er versterking arriveerde.

A commando's skills are essential for unconventional warfare and sabotage.

De vaardigheden van een commando zijn onmisbaar voor onconventionele oorlogsvoering en sabotage.

You were very curious about the daily life of a commando.

Er waren veel vragen over het dagelijks leven van een commando.

During training, each commando learns how to survive in hostile environments.

Tijdens de opleiding leert elke commando hoe hij in vijandige omstandigheden kan overleven.

Local villagers praised the commando for protecting them during the conflict.

De plaatselijke dorpelingen prezen de commando omdat hij hen tijdens het conflict had beschermd.

Equipment and training for a commando go beyond that of regular soldiers.

De uitrusting en training van een commando gaan veel verder dan die van gewone soldaten.

See also:

commando unitgo commandocommando operation
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