Rittmeister

derNoun

cavalry captain

English translations

  1. 01

    captain

  2. 02

    cavalry captain

Word details

German meaning
Ein Rittmeister war ein militärischer Rang in der Kavallerie, vergleichbar mit einem Hauptmann in der Infanterie.
English meaning
A Rittmeister was a military rank in the cavalry, comparable to a captain in the infantry.
Synonym
keine
German example
Der Rittmeister führte seine Schwadron in die Schlacht.
English example
The Rittmeister led his squadron into battle.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Rittmeister
Plural Form
die Rittmeister

Example sentences with “Rittmeister”

  1. Der Rittmeister ritt voraus. (The cavalry captain rode ahead.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the plural of Rittmeister?

The plural is 'Rittmeister'. It is masculine (der Rittmeister).