Oberleutnant
derNounfirst lieutenant.
English translations
- 01
First Lieutenant
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Oberleutnant ist ein militärischer Rang, der in vielen Armeen zwischen dem Leutnant und dem Hauptmann steht.
- English meaning
- A first lieutenant is a military rank in many armies, positioned between lieutenant and captain.
- Synonym
- Offizier
- German example
- Der Oberleutnant übernahm das Kommando über die Einheit.
- English example
- The first lieutenant took command of the unit.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Oberleutnant
- Plural Form
- die Oberleutnants
Related words
- Obersturmführer
Obersturmführer was a military rank used in Nazi organizations such as the SS and SA, roughly equivalent to a first lieutenant.
Example sentences with “Oberleutnant”
Der Oberleutnant führt die Einheit an. (The first lieutenant leads the unit.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Oberleutnant masculine?
Yes, it is masculine (der Oberleutnant).