cadets
word · lemma: cadet
Definition
Cadets are young trainees, usually students, learning to become officers in the military, police, or similar organizations.
Usage & Nuances
Most common in military or police contexts; 'cadets' are not yet full officers. Used in 'military cadets', 'police cadets', or even 'air cadets'. Not the same as 'soldiers'. Sometimes used for trainees in other disciplined fields.
Spanish: cadetesPortuguese (BR): cadetesPortuguese (PT): cadetesChinese (Simplified): 学员 - 军校学员Chinese (Traditional): 學員 - 軍校學員Hindi: कैडेट्स (छात्र सैनिक)Arabic: طلاب الكلية العسكرية - المتدربون العسكريونBengali: ক্যাডেট (ক্যাডেটদের জন্য) - প্রশিক্ষণার্থী (সামরিক/পুলিশ)Russian: курсантыJapanese: 士官候補生（しかんこうほせい）Vietnamese: học viên - học viên sĩ quan (quân sự/cảnh sát)Korean: 생도Turkish: aday - öğrenci (askeri/polis)Urdu: کیڈٹسIndonesian: taruna - kadet (militer/polisi)
Example Sentences
Cadets wear uniforms during their training.
basic
Many young cadets want to become pilots.
basic
The school has a group of cadets who practice marching.
basic
All the cadets lined up perfectly for the morning inspection.
natural
The new cadets looked nervous on their first day.
natural
"Let's welcome the graduating cadets!" announced the principal.
natural