Sanitätsoffizier

medical officer (military)

noun za-ni-TAYTS-o-fi-tseer Rare

Usage Note

Sanitätsoffizier is an officer in the medical service (Sanitätsdienst) of the Bundeswehr, qualified as a doctor, dentist, pharmacist, or veterinarian. They hold officer rank and provide healthcare to military personnel.

Examples

"Der Sanitätsoffizier versorgte die verletzten Soldaten direkt im Einsatzgebiet."

Natural Translation

The medical officer treated the wounded soldiers directly in the operational area.

Literal Translation

The medical-officer treated the wounded soldiers directly in the operational-area.

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