luitenant-generaal

Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch luitenant-generaal.

Noun

luitenant-generaal (plural luitenant-generaals)

  1. (military) lieutenant general

References

  • Smaldone, Joseph P. (1997). "National Security". In Byrnes, Rita M. (ed.). South Africa: a country study. Area Handbook (3rd ed.). Washington, D.C.: Library of Congress. pp. 378.

Dutch

Etymology

From luitenant (“lieutenant; deputy”) +‎ generaal (“general”).

Pronunciation

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  • Hyphenation: lui‧te‧nant-ge‧ne‧raal

Noun

luitenant-generaal m (plural luitenant-generaals, diminutive luitenant-generaaltje n)

  1. lieutenant general

Descendants

  • → Indonesian: letnan jenderal
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