English–German
“colonel” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈoːbɐst/
Example
Der Oberst trug seine Uniform mit Orden.
The colonel wore his uniform decorated with medals.
How to say “colonel” in German
“Colonel” in German is Oberst.
A decorated senior army or air-force officer stands at the head of a large formation and gives orders.
Example sentences with Oberst
Die Soldaten zeigten Respekt vor dem Oberst.
The soldiers showed respect for the colonel.
Tips for using Oberst
- Oberst is a masculine noun with the plural die Obersten, and its case forms include den Obersten and des Obersten.