der Generalstabschef
Translation
Chief of the General Staff
Examples
Der Generalstabschef plant die Militäroperation.
The Chief of the General Staff is planning the military operation.
Grammar Patterns
((the Generalstabschef)) + Verb The Chief of the General Staff as a subject. Der Generalstabschef gab den Befehl.
Similar Words
Oberbefehlshaber (Commander-in-Chief)
Etymology
A compound of 'General' (general), 'Stab' (staff), and 'Chef' (chief). Literally 'general staff chief'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'General' who is the 'Chief' of the military 'Staff'. The components are very similar to English.