German word

Wehrführer

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈveːɐ̯ˌfyːʁɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncommander

Example

Nach dem Sturm war er der Wehrführer der freiwilligen Helfer.

After the storm, he was the commander of the volunteer helpers.

Illustration for Wehrführer (commander)

More examples

Der stellvertretende Wehrführer übernahm das Kommando, als Unterstützung eintraf.

The deputy commander took over command when support arrived.

Core concept

A figure at the head of a defensive force, coordinating its people, resources, and deployments.

Common phrases

  • Wehrführer der Heimwehr

    commander of the home guard

  • der stellvertretende Wehrführer

    deputy commander

  • kompetenter Wehrführer

    competent commander

Similar words

Leiter: A person responsible for directing an organization or team's work.
Verantwortlicher: A person responsible for a specific task or event.
Kommandant: A military or unit commander who gives orders.
Anführer: A person who leads a group and guides its actions.

Definition in German

Eine Person, die eine Gruppe zur Verteidigung anführt und deren Einsätze und Organisation verantwortet.

Word origin

Wehrführer is a compound of Wehr, meaning defense or armed force, and Führer, a person who leads, from führen, to lead.

Usage tips

  • Wehrführer is a masculine noun with the plural Wehrführer, while the genitive singular is Wehrführers.

Related words

  • Wehrwesendefense systemnoun
  • Abwehrdefensenoun
  • wehrlosdefenselessadjective

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