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“major” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/maˈjoːɐ̯/

Example

Ich habe den Major gestern gesehen.

I saw the major yesterday.

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How to say “major” in German

“Major” in German is Major.

A professional officer who stands between the familiar captain and lieutenant-colonel levels in a military chain of command.

Full entry for Major: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Major

Er wurde letzte Woche zum Major ernannt.

He was appointed major last week.

Tips for using Major

  • German Major refers to a military rank, not to a university subject or academic specialization as English "major" can.

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