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German word
Kommandant
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔmanˈdant/
Meaning
- masculine nouncommander
Example
Der Kommandant gab klare Befehle.
The commander gave clear orders.
More examples
Der Kommandant übernahm die Verantwortung für den Einsatz.
The commander assumed responsibility for the operation.
Core concept
A leader at a command post directs a unit or facility and keeps its operations orderly.
Common phrases
der Kommandant der Einheit
commander of the unit
der Kommandant des Schiffes
commander of the ship
Similar words
Kommandeur: A military commander who leads a particular unit and directs its missions.
Befehlshaber: A senior commander with authority over major operations or large organizations.
Anführer: A group leader who guides people and coordinates their actions.
Kommandantin: A woman who serves as the commander of a unit or facility.
Definition in German
Eine Führungsperson, die für Befehle und Ordnung einer Truppe oder Einrichtung verantwortlich ist.
Word origin
Kommandant is borrowed from French commandant, the present participle of commander, which ultimately goes back to Late Latin commandare, meaning to entrust or command.
Usage tips
- Kommandant is a weak masculine noun: der Kommandant, den Kommandanten, and die Kommandanten.
Other meanings
- captainnoun
Opposites
- Untergebenersubordinatenoun
- Zivilistciviliannoun
Related words
- Kommandanturcommand headquartersnoun
- kommandierencommandverb