commander
der Kommandeur, die Kommandeure
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commander
An officer who has command over a military unit or formation. He is responsible for the leadership, training, and operational readiness of the soldiers under his command.
Der Kommandeur gab den Befehl zum Aufbruch.
The commander gave the order to move out.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Kommandeure |
| genitive | des Kommandeurs |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Kommandeur | die Kommandeure |
| accusative | den Kommandeur | die Kommandeure |
| dative | dem Kommandeur | den Kommandeuren |
| genitive | des Kommandeurs | der Kommandeure |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Der Kommandeur' (commander) belongs to the word family of 'das Kommando' (command, authority to command) and the verb 'kommandieren' (to command). A commander is therefore the person who commands.
Nur der Kapitän darf die Mannschaft kommandieren.
Only the captain is allowed to command the crew.
This word is used almost exclusively in the military sphere. It refers to an officer in a leadership position for a unit or formation.
Der Kommandeur der Marinebasis inspizierte die Truppen.
The commander of the naval base inspected the troops.
A 'Kommandeur' (commander) is a person who leads and makes decisions. Typical verbs in this context are 'Befehle geben' (to give orders), 'eine Einheit führen' (to lead a unit), or 'die Verantwortung tragen' (to bear responsibility).
Der Kommandeur trägt die volle Verantwortung für seine Soldaten.
The commander bears full responsibility for his soldiers.
commander
Both words refer to a military leader with command authority. „Der Kommandeur“ is used especially for an officer at the head of a military unit or formation and accordingly has a distinctly military, official tone. „Der Kommandant“ is broader and also fits a ship, fortress, or police station.
Der Kommandeur der Einheit informierte seine Soldaten über den Einsatz.
The unit's commander informed his soldiers about the mission.
Der Kommandant des Schiffes überprüfte vor der Abfahrt die Besatzung.
Before departure, the ship's commander inspected the crew.
