Tommies Meaning in English

word · lemma: tommy

US

ˈtɑmi

TAH-mee

UK

ˈtɒmiz

TOM-eez

Definition

'Tommies' is an informal, historical term used especially for British soldiers during World War I, but sometimes used more generally for British soldiers.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly historical and informal; most commonly refers to World War I British soldiers. Modern use is rare except in history books, films, or discussions about the war. Not used for modern military.

• Spanish: soldados británicos (coloquial, especialmente de la Primera Guerra Mundial)
• Portuguese (BR): soldados britânicos (coloquial, especialmente da Primeira Guerra Mundial)
• Portuguese (PT): soldados britânicos (coloquial, especialmente da Primeira Guerra Mundial)
• Chinese (Simplified): 汤米（英国士兵，尤指一战）
• Chinese (Traditional): 湯米（英國士兵，尤指第一次世界大戰）
• Hindi: ब्रिटिश सैनिक (प्रथम विश्व युद्ध के संदर्भ में, अनौपचारिक)
• Arabic: توميز (الجنود البريطانيون، غالبًا في الحرب العالمية الأولى)
• Bengali: ব্রিটিশ সৈনিকরা (প্রথম বিশ্বযুদ্ধ) - টমি (ঐতিহাসিক)
• Russian: томми (британские солдаты) - британские солдаты (истор.)
• Japanese: トミー（第一次世界大戦のイギリス兵）
• Vietnamese: lính Anh (Thế chiến thứ nhất) - tommies (lịch sử)
• Korean: 토미(제1차 세계대전 영국군) - 영국 군인(역사적)
• Turkish: Tommy (I. Dünya Savaşı İngiliz askeri) - İngiliz askeri (tarihsel)
• Urdu: ٹومی (برطانوی فوجی - پہلی جنگ عظیم) - برطانوی فوجی (تاریخی)
• Indonesian: tentara Inggris (Perang Dunia I) - tommies (istilah sejarah)

Example Sentences

Many tommies fought bravely in France during World War I.

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The museum had uniforms once worn by British tommies.

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Stories of the tommies are taught in British schools.

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Grandpa used to say that the tommies had a great sense of humor, even in the trenches.

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The movie followed a group of tommies as they tried to survive behind enemy lines.

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Even today, veterans remember the courage of the tommies with deep respect.

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