Meaning
army
- host (many people)
In a sentence
Mio nonno ha servito nell'esercito per due anni.
My grandfather served in the army for two years.
Hai visto quell'esercito di bambini al parco?
Did you see that host of children at the park?
Non voglio entrare nell'esercito dopo la scuola.
I don't want to join the army after school.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| esercito | masculine · singular |
| eserciti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'esercito' for a country's military force; 'armata' is poetic or historical (e.g., 'Armata Rossa').
- Avoid 'esercito' for small groups; use 'gruppo' or 'squadra' instead.
- Always masculine: 'l’esercito' (never 'la'). No plural form in standard use.