Feldwebel

See also: feldwebel

German

Etymology

From earlier feldweibel, a compound of Feld +‎ Weibel. The modern vocalism is East Central German.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈfɛltˌveːbəl/
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Noun

Feldwebel m (genitive Feldwebels, plural Feldwebel)

sergeant (noncommissioned officer)

Derived terms

Oberfeldwebel
Hauptfeldwebel
Stabsfeldwebel
Oberstabsfeldwebel

Descendants

English: feldwebel

Further reading

Feldwebel in Duden online

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