Feldwebel
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See also: feldwebel
German[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From earlier Feldweibel, a compound of Feld (“field”) + Weibel (“usher”). The modern vocalism is East Central German, probably standardised (outside Switzerland) to avoid the resemblance to Weib (“woman, wife”).
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
Feldwebel m (strong, genitive Feldwebels, plural Feldwebel)
- sergeant (noncommissioned officer)
Declension[edit]
Declension of Feldwebel [masculine, strong]
Derived terms[edit]
Descendants[edit]
- → English: feldwebel