во́йско
- 1.
armymilitary
Наёмное во́йско подошло́ к го́роду.
The mercenary army approached the city.
Singular; often of historical or literary armies.
- 2.
troops, forces, armed forcesmilitary
Войска́ отступи́ли за ре́ку.
The troops retreated beyond the river.
Usually in the plural (войска).
Examples
В прежние времена́ смерть командующего войска́ми часто прира́внивалась к про́игрышу сраже́ния.
In former times, the death of the commander of the army was often equated with losing the battle.
Сове́тские войска на́чали вы́вод войск из Афганиста́на.
The Soviet troops have started the withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Брита́нские войска отважно сража́лись, но не суме́ли останови́ть не́мцев.
The British troops fought bravely, but were unable to stop the Germans.
Он - командующий нашими войска́ми.
He is commander of our troops.
Ассирийское войско было очень сильным.
The Assyrian army was very powerful.
Declension
⚠️ Stress change.
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nom.Nominative | во́йско | войска́ |
| Gen.Genitive | во́йска | во́йск |
| Dat.Dative | во́йску | войска́м |
| Acc.Accusative | во́йско | войска́ |
| Inst.Instrumental | во́йском | войска́ми |
| Prep.Prepositional | во́йске | войска́х |
Typical usagePRO
General reference and descriptors
ру́сское во́йско
the Russian army (historical/collective)
многоты́сячное во́йско
an army of many thousands
вра́жеские войска
enemy troops
сою́зные войска
allied forces
Command and control
командова́ть войска́ми
to command the troops
управле́ние войска́ми
command and control of troops
сосредото́чить войска
to mass troops
разверну́ть войска
to deploy troops (into formation)
Deploying and moving troops
вве́сти войска
to send in troops
вы́вести войска
to withdraw troops
отвести́ войска
to pull back troops
перебро́сить войска
to redeploy/transfer troops
Word familyво́йскоPRO
- во́йскоarmy; troops
- войсково́йarmy; of the Cossack host
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