How to Say ‘A general’ in German
Ein General
ine geh-ner-al
[ine geh-ner-al]
💬 Usage Tip: The word 'General' in German is used similarly as in English, denoting high military rank.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Military authority figures, like generals, were often central in narratives about global tension.
Phrase Breakdown
Ein
[ine]
a
Used to indicate a single item or person as not previously specified.
Es ist ein schöner Tag.
It is a beautiful day.
General
[geh-ner-al]
general
A high-ranking officer in the military.
Der General hat den Befehl gegeben.
The general gave the order.
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