Feldwebel

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German

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Etymology

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

  • IPA(key): /ˈfɛltˌveːbəl/
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Noun

Feldwebel m (strong, genitive Feldwebels, plural Feldwebel)

  1. sergeant (noncommissioned officer)

Declension

Declension of Feldwebel
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein der Feldwebel die Feldwebel
genitive eines des Feldwebels der Feldwebel
dative einem dem Feldwebel den Feldwebeln
accusative einen den Feldwebel die Feldwebel

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Further reading

  • “Feldwebel” in Duden online
  • “Feldwebel” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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