colonel in Russian
colonel in Russian is полко́вник, полковник — colonel means a senior military officer rank, typically just below a general.
colonel in Russian
полко́вник
Pronounced: polkovnik
A commissioned officer in an armed military organization, typically the highest rank before flag officer ranks (generals). It is generally found in armies, air forces or naval infantry (marines).
полковник
Pronounced: polkovnik
A commissioned officer in an armed military organization, typically the highest rank before flag officer ranks (generals). It is generally found in armies, air forces or naval infantry (marines).
What does "colonel" mean?
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noun A senior military officer rank, typically just below a general.
"The colonel briefed the troops before the mission."
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colonel in a sentence
- The colonel briefed the troops before the mission.
- She was promoted to colonel after fifteen years of service.
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What is "colonel" in Russian?
"colonel" in Russian is полко́вник, полковник. colonel means: A senior military officer rank, typically just below a general.
How do you pronounce полко́вник?
"colonel" in Russian is полко́вник, pronounced "polkovnik".
How do you use "colonel" in a sentence?
Example: "The colonel briefed the troops before the mission." In Russian, "colonel" is полко́вник, полковник.
Are there other ways to say "colonel" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "colonel": полко́вник, полковник.
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