lieutenant in Afrikaans
lieutenant in Afrikaans is luitenant — lieutenant means a junior commissioned officer rank in the army, air force, or marines, ranking below captain.
lieutenant in Afrikaans
luitenant
lowest commissioned officer rank
What does "lieutenant" mean?
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noun A junior commissioned officer rank in the army, air force, or marines, ranking below captain.
"The lieutenant led the platoon on its first patrol."
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noun A trusted deputy who carries out the plans of a more senior leader.
"The crime boss sent one of his lieutenants to handle the deal."
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lieutenant in a sentence
- The lieutenant led the platoon on its first patrol.
- He was promoted from second lieutenant to first lieutenant.
- The crime boss sent one of his lieutenants to handle the deal.
- The mayor relied on his most loyal lieutenants to run the campaign day to day.
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What is "lieutenant" in Afrikaans?
"lieutenant" in Afrikaans is luitenant. lieutenant means: A junior commissioned officer rank in the army, air force, or marines, ranking below captain.
How do you use "lieutenant" in a sentence?
Example: "The lieutenant led the platoon on its first patrol." In Afrikaans, "lieutenant" is luitenant.
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