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quartermaster in German

quartermaster in German is Quartiermeister, Steuermannsmaat — quartermaster means a military officer responsible for supplying troops with food, clothing, fuel, and other equipment.

quartermaster in German

Quartiermeister
noun
(military rank) An officer whose duty is to provide quarters, provisions, storage, clothing, fuel, stationery, and transportation for a regiment or other body of troops, and superintend the supplies. Master of quartering.
Steuermannsmaat
noun
(military rank) An officer whose duty is to provide quarters, provisions, storage, clothing, fuel, stationery, and transportation for a regiment or other body of troops, and superintend the supplies. Master of quartering.

What does "quartermaster" mean?

  1. noun A military officer responsible for supplying troops with food, clothing, fuel, and other equipment.
    "The quartermaster arranged transport for the new supplies."
  2. noun A naval petty officer responsible for steering and signaling.
    "The quartermaster kept the ship steady on its course."

quartermaster in a sentence

  • The quartermaster arranged transport for the new supplies.
  • Every regiment relies on its quartermaster to keep things running.
  • The quartermaster kept the ship steady on its course.
  • He served as quartermaster aboard the destroyer.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "quartermaster" in German?

"quartermaster" in German is Quartiermeister, Steuermannsmaat. quartermaster means: A military officer responsible for supplying troops with food, clothing, fuel, and other equipment.

How do you use "quartermaster" in a sentence?

Example: "The quartermaster arranged transport for the new supplies." In German, "quartermaster" is Quartiermeister, Steuermannsmaat.

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

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "quartermaster": Quartiermeister, Steuermannsmaat.

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