nounnounnoun
der Oberst, -e
colonel
The German word "Oberst" is a noun meaning "colonel", a senior military rank.
- It is derived from "ober", which means "upper" or "senior", indicating a high position, and the suffix "-st" which forms a superlative or indicates the highest degree.
Similar words:
- "Hauptmann" (captain)
- "Major" (major)
- "General" (general)
Differences:
- "Oberst" ranks above "Major" and "Hauptmann", but below "General", representing a specific level in military hierarchy.
- Unlike more general terms (e.g., "Leiter" for leader), "Oberst" is a formal military rank.
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Examples
Der Oberst inspiziert die Truppen.noun
The colonel inspects the troops.
Ein Oberst trägt oft viel Verantwortung.noun
A colonel often carries a lot of responsibility.
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