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
One who exercises control and direction of a military or naval organization.
Kommandant
One who exercises control and direction of a military or naval organization.
Kommandeur
One who exercises control and direction of a military or naval organization.
Kommandör
One who exercises control and direction of a military or naval organization.
What does "commander" mean?
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noun A person who leads and directs a military force or unit.
"The commander briefed his troops before dawn."
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noun A naval officer ranked above lieutenant commander and below captain.
"She was promoted to commander after ten years of service."
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noun The person in charge of a group or organization more generally.
"He became commander of the local fire department."
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commander in a sentence
- The commander briefed his troops before dawn.
- The commander ordered the soldiers to hold their position until help arrived.
- She was promoted to commander after ten years of service.
- The ship's captain thanked the commander for her careful work during the long voyage.
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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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