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
Visualize a 'General' who is the 'Chief' of the military 'Staff'. The parts of the word clearly define the role.