der Hauptmann
Translation
captain
Examples
Der Hauptmann gab den Befehl.
The captain gave the order.
Er wurde zum Hauptmann befördert.
He was promoted to captain.
Grammar Patterns
to be promoted ((to captain)) He was promoted to captain.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kapitän, Offizier
Etymology
From 'Haupt-' (head, chief) + 'Mann' (man). Literally 'head man'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'head man' of a company of soldiers, which is a captain.