Feldwebel
See also: feldwebel
German edit
Alternative forms edit
Etymology edit
From earlier Feldweibel, a compound of Feld (“field”) + Weibel (“usher”). The modern vocalism is East Central German, probably standardised (outside Switzerland) to avoid the resemblance to Weib (“woman, wife”).
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
Feldwebel m (strong, genitive Feldwebels, plural Feldwebel)
- sergeant (noncommissioned officer)
Declension edit
Declension of Feldwebel [masculine, strong]
Derived terms edit
Descendants edit
- → English: feldwebel