German word

Offizier

Pronunciation

IPA/ˌɔfiˈtsiːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • masculine nounofficer

Example

Der Offizier spricht mit dem Soldaten.

The officer is talking to the soldier.

Illustration for Offizier (officer)

More examples

Im Notfall kann man sich an den Offizier wenden.

In an emergency, you can turn to the officer.

Core concept

A military leader whose visible rank gives authority turns plans into orders for the troops under command.

Common phrases

  • sich an den Offizier wenden

    turn to the officer

  • dem Offizier gehorchen

    obey the officer

  • ein erfahrener Offizier

    an experienced officer

Similar words

Soldat: A regular member of the military who carries out assigned duties and follows orders.
Polizist: A law enforcement professional who protects the public and handles violations.
Vorgesetzter: A person who directs others' work and makes decisions within an organization.
Beamter: A public employee who performs ongoing administrative duties for the government.

Definition in German

Ein Offizier ist ein militärischer Führer mit offizieller Befehlsbefugnis und Verantwortung für Soldaten.

Word origin

The German noun comes from French officier, which developed from Latin officiarius and is related to Latin officium, an official duty or service.

Usage tips

  • German Offizier usually means a commissioned military officer, while an English police officer is normally a Polizist or Polizeibeamter.

Other meanings

  • commissioned officernoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Offizierslaufbahnofficer careernoun
  • Offizierinfemale officernoun

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