der Kommandant
Translation
commander, commandant
Examples
Der Kommandant gab den Befehl.
The commander gave the order.
Er ist der Kommandant der Basis.
He is the commander of the base.
Grammar Patterns
commander ((of sth.)) He is the commander of this ship.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Befehlshaber (person in command), Anführer (leader)
Etymology
From French 'commandant', from 'commander' (to command).
Memory Tips
It's a clear cognate of 'commander'. Imagine a commander who is also an 'ant' leading his colony.