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commander in German

commander in German is Befehlshaber, Kommandant, Kommandeur — commander means a person who leads and directs a military force or unit.

commander in German

Befehlshaber
noun
One who exercises control and direction of a military or naval organization.
Kommandant
noun
One who exercises control and direction of a military or naval organization.
Kommandeur
noun
One who exercises control and direction of a military or naval organization.
Kommandör
noun
One who exercises control and direction of a military or naval organization.

What does "commander" mean?

  1. noun A person who leads and directs a military force or unit.
    "The commander briefed his troops before dawn."
  2. noun A naval officer ranked above lieutenant commander and below captain.
    "She was promoted to commander after ten years of service."
  3. noun The person in charge of a group or organization more generally.
    "He became commander of the local fire department."

commander in a sentence

  • The commander briefed his troops before dawn.
  • She was promoted to commander after ten years of service.
  • He became commander of the local fire department.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "commander" in German?

"commander" in German is Befehlshaber, Kommandant, Kommandeur. commander means: A person who leads and directs a military force or unit.

How do you use "commander" in a sentence?

Example: "The commander briefed his troops before dawn." In German, "commander" is Befehlshaber, Kommandant, Kommandeur.

Are there other ways to say "commander" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "commander": Befehlshaber, Kommandant, Kommandeur, Kommandör.

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