Offizier
derNounofficer (military); commissioned officer
English translations
- 01
officer
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine Person, die eine Führungsposition im Militär innehat.
- English meaning
- Officer
- Synonym
- Befehlshaber, Vorgesetzter
- German example
- Der Offizier gab den Befehl zum Angriff.
- English example
- The officer gave the order to attack.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Offizier
- Plural Form
- die Offiziere
Related words
- Unteroffizierin
female non-commissioned officer
- Unteroffizier
Non-commissioned officer
- Unteroffizierin
Non-commissioned officer (female)
- Sanitätsoffizier
Medical officer
- Admiral
Admiral
- Feldwebel
A sergeant is a non-commissioned officer rank in the Bundeswehr and other armies.
- Stabsarzt
Staff physician
- Generalstab
General staff
- Degradierung
Degradation refers to a demotion or humiliation in rank, status, or esteem.
- kommandieren
To command
- Bootsmann
boatswain
- beordern
To order, to assign
- Adjutant
Adjutant
- ranghoch
High-ranking
- altgedient
Veteran
- untergeben
subordinate
- Salut
Salute
- strammstehen
To stand at attention
- Militärakademie
A military academy is an educational institution that trains officers for the armed forces.
- Oberleutnant
A first lieutenant is a military rank in many armies, positioned between lieutenant and captain.
- Leutnant
Lieutenant
- Befehlsgewalt
Command authority
- Achselstück
Shoulder board; a shoulder piece, often on uniforms, that indicates rank or affiliation.
- Flottillenadmiralin
A Rear Admiral (LH) is a female officer holding the rank of Rear Admiral (LH).
- putschen
To stage a coup means to attempt a violent overthrow of the government.
- strack
Straight
- stramm
Taut, rigid, firm
- General
General
- Kadett
Kadett
- Majorin
Major (female)
- salutieren
Salute
- Fähnrich
Ensign
- Wachtmeister
Sergeant
- Vizefeldwebel
A Sergeant First Class is a rank in the German Armed Forces, belonging to the non-commissioned officers with sword knot.
- Korporale
Corporals
- wegtreten
Step aside, move away
- Portepee
A portepee is an ornamental knot or tassel on edged weapons, especially on swords or sabers.
Example sentences with “Offizier”
Der Offizier gab den Befehl zum Abmarsch. (The officer gave the order to march off.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the plural of 'Offizier'?
The plural of 'Offizier' is 'Offiziere'. It is a masculine noun (der Offizier) and follows standard masculine declension patterns.