Feldwebel
See also: feldwebel
German
Etymology
From earlier Feldweibel, a compound of Feld (“field”) + Weibel (“usher”). The modern vocalism is East Central German. Compare Swiss German Feldweibel.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈfɛltˌveːbəl/
Audio (file)
Noun
Feldwebel m (genitive Feldwebels, plural Feldwebel)
- sergeant (noncommissioned officer)
Derived terms
- Oberfeldwebel
- Hauptfeldwebel
- Stabsfeldwebel
- Oberstabsfeldwebel
Related terms
- Feldweibel
Descendants
- → English: feldwebel
Further reading
- Feldwebel in Duden online