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lieutenant
An officer rank in the armed forces, typically the lowest or one of the lowest officer ranks in the army or air force.
Nach Abschluss der Offiziersschule wurde er zum Leutnant befördert.
After completing officer training, he was promoted to lieutenant.
The word 'Leutnant' (lieutenant) comes from French: 'lieu' (place, position) and 'tenant' (holding). A Leutnant is therefore literally a 'placeholder' or 'deputy,' which describes his original role as the representative of a higher-ranking officer.
Historisch gesehen war der Leutnant der Stellvertreter des Hauptmanns.
Historically, the lieutenant was the captain's deputy.
'Leutnant' (lieutenant) is often the basis for higher ranks in the same category. One example is 'Oberleutnant' (first lieutenant), where 'ober-' indicates a higher position. This helps you understand the structure of military ranks.
Nach zwei Jahren als Leutnant wurde sie zum Oberleutnant befördert.
After two years as a lieutenant, she was promoted to first lieutenant.
In connection with career steps in the military, 'Leutnant' (lieutenant) is often used with the verb 'befördern' (to promote). The fixed expression is 'zum Leutnant befördert werden' (to be promoted to lieutenant).
Er hofft, nächstes Jahr zum Leutnant befördert zu werden.
He hopes to be promoted to lieutenant next year.
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Leutnant and Lieutenant both refer to a junior officer rank. Leutnant is the German term for this rank in the German armed forces. Lieutenant is used mainly for foreign or historical armies when their own designation is retained.
Der deutsche Leutnant erklärte den Soldaten den Auftrag für den nächsten Tag.
The German lieutenant explained the assignment for the following day to the soldiers.
Im historischen Roman begrüßte der britische Lieutenant seine Vorgesetzte.
In the historical novel, the British lieutenant greeted his female superior.
