der Offizier
Translation
(military) officer
Examples
Der Offizier gab den Befehl.
The officer gave the command.
Er ist ein hochrangiger Offizier.
He is a high-ranking officer.
Grammar Patterns
((as nom.)) to function as... Der Offizier gab den Befehl.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Befehlshaber (commander); Antonyms: Soldat (soldier)
Etymology
From French 'officier', from Latin 'officiarius' (one who performs a duty).
Memory Tips
Sounds like the English 'officer', specifically referring to a military officer.