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Afrikaans
Etymology
From Dutch luitenant-generaal.
Noun
luitenant-generaal (plural luitenant-generaals)
- (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
- Hyphenation: lui‧te‧nant-ge‧ne‧raal
Noun
luitenant-generaal m (plural luitenant-generaals, diminutive luitenant-generaaltje n)
- lieutenant general
Descendants