luitenant-generaal

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Dutch

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Etymology

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luitenant 'lieutenant, deputy' + generaal 'general'

Pronunciation

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  • Hyphenation: lui‧te‧nant-ge‧ne‧raal

Noun

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luitenant-generaal m (plural luitenant-generaals, diminutive luitenant-generaaltje n)

  1. A lieutenant general, a high (para)military rank, typically above generaal-majoor, under generaal (full general)
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