Portepee
dasNounsword knot; tassel (on a sword hilt)
English translations
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Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Portepee ist ein Zierband an Blankwaffen, insbesondere an Degen oder Säbeln.
- English meaning
- A portepee is an ornamental knot or tassel on edged weapons, especially on swords or sabers.
- German example
- Der Offizier trug seinen Säbel mit einem silbernen Portepee.
- English example
- The officer carried his saber with a silver portepee.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Portepee
- Plural Form
- die Portepees
Related words
- Vizefeldwebel
A Sergeant First Class is a rank in the German Armed Forces, belonging to the non-commissioned officers with sword knot.
Example sentences with “Portepee”
Das Portepee ist ein Zeichen militärischen Ranges. (The sword knot is a sign of military rank.)
Frequently asked questions
How is 'Portepee' pronounced and what is its gender?
It is a neuter noun (das Portepee), pronounced with a French influence. It is rarely used in modern German outside historical contexts.