lieutenant general
der Generalleutnant, die Generalleutnante
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lieutenant general
A high military rank that is above major general and below general in the Bundeswehr and other armed forces.
Der Generalleutnant leitete das große Manöver.
The lieutenant general led the large-scale military exercise.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Generalleutnante |
| genitive | des Generalleutnants |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Generalleutnant | die Generalleutnante die Generalleutnants |
| accusative | den Generalleutnant | die Generalleutnante die Generalleutnants |
| dative | dem Generalleutnant | den Generalleutnanten den Generalleutnants |
| genitive | des Generalleutnants | der Generalleutnante der Generalleutnants |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Generalleutnant' is made up of 'General' (general) and 'Leutnant' (lieutenant). This compound shows that it is a military rank.
Der Generalleutnant sprach vor den versammelten Soldaten.
The lieutenant general spoke to the assembled soldiers.
'Generalleutnant' belongs to official military and administrative language. In everyday life, the word mainly appears in reports about armed forces, promotions, and military events.
Der Generalleutnant nahm an der offiziellen Gedenkfeier teil.
The lieutenant general attended the official memorial ceremony.
Common collocations include 'zum Generalleutnant befördert werden' (to be promoted to lieutenant general), 'als Generalleutnant dienen' (to serve as a lieutenant general), and 'der Rang eines Generalleutnants' (the rank of lieutenant general).
Nach vielen Dienstjahren wurde er zum Generalleutnant befördert.
After many years of service, he was promoted to lieutenant general.
