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lieutenant in Swahili

lieutenant in Swahili is luteni — lieutenant means a junior commissioned officer rank in the army, air force, or marines, ranking below captain.

lieutenant in Swahili

luteni
noun
lowest commissioned officer rank

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.

Common Swahili translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "lieutenant" in Swahili?

"lieutenant" in Swahili is luteni. 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 Swahili, "lieutenant" is luteni.

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