der Abwehrchef
Translation
head of defence, chief of defence, defensive chief
Examples
Der Abwehrchef informierte die Presse.
The head of defence informed the press.
Er wurde zum neuen Abwehrchef ernannt.
He was appointed as the new head of defence.
Grammar Patterns
der Abwehrchef ((as subject)) the head of defence... Der Abwehrchef hält eine Rede.
Similar Words
Verteidigungsminister (Minister of Defence)
Etymology
Composed of 'Abwehr' (defence) and 'Chef' (chief/head). Literally 'defence chief'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'chief' of the 'defence' department or a football team's defensive line.