Feldhauptmann

derNoun

field captain (historical military rank)

English translations

  1. 01

    field marshal

  2. 02

    commander-in-chief

Word details

German meaning
Ein militärischer Führer, besonders im Mittelalter.
English meaning
Field captain
German example
Der Feldhauptmann führte seine Truppen in die Schlacht.
English example
The field captain led his troops into battle.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Feldhauptmann
Plural Form
die Feldhauptmänner

Example sentences with “Feldhauptmann”

  1. Der Feldhauptmann führte die Truppen an. (The field captain led the troops.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the plural of Feldhauptmann?

It is masculine (der). The plural is 'die Feldhauptleute'.