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lieutenant in German

lieutenant in German is Leutnant, Leutnantin, Gehilfe — lieutenant means a junior commissioned officer rank in the army, air force, or marines, ranking below captain.

lieutenant in German

Leutnant
adj
A military grade that is junior to the grade the adjective modifies: lieutenant colonel, lieutenant general, lieutenant commander.
Leutnant
noun
(military) The lowest junior commissioned officer rank(s) in many military forces, often Army and Marines.
Leutnantin
noun
(military) The lowest junior commissioned officer rank(s) in many military forces, often Army and Marines.
Gehilfe
noun
A person who manages or executes the plans and directives of another, more senior person; a manager to their director.
Stellvertreter
noun
A person who manages or executes the plans and directives of another, more senior person; a manager to their director.

What does "lieutenant" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. 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."

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "lieutenant" in German?

"lieutenant" in German is Leutnant, Leutnantin, Gehilfe. 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 German, "lieutenant" is Leutnant, Leutnantin, Gehilfe.

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

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "lieutenant": Leutnant, Leutnantin, Gehilfe, Stellvertreter.

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