NATO-Zebra

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German

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Schulterklappe eines NATO-Zebras

Etymology

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From NATO (NATO) +‎ Zebra (zebra), referring to the five parallel bars (or “stripes”) that serve as the rank’s insignia.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈnaːtoˌtseːbʁa/

Noun

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NATO-Zebra n (strong, genitive NATO-Zebras, plural NATO-Zebras)

  1. (humorous military slang) Synonym of Oberstabsgefreiter (corporal, OR-4 rank)
    Synonym: Pommesgeneral

Declension

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