Befehlshaber
derNouncommander; commanding officer
English translations
- 01
commander
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine Person, die das Kommando über eine militärische Einheit oder Operation hat.
- English meaning
- Commander
- Synonym
- Kommandant, Anführer
- German example
- Der Befehlshaber gab den Befehl zum Angriff.
- English example
- The commander gave the order to attack.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Befehlshaber
- Plural Form
- die Befehlshaber
Related words
- Oberbefehlshaber
Commander-in-chief
- Kapitän
Captain
- Kommandeur
Commander
- General
General
- Pappenheimer
Stubborn person
- Offizier
Officer
- Emir
Emir
- Marschall
marshal
- Kommandant
commander
Example sentences with “Befehlshaber”
Der Befehlshaber gab den Truppen Anweisungen. (The commander gave instructions to the troops.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'Befehlshaber' masculine?
Yes, it is a masculine noun (der). The plural is 'die Befehlshaber'.