Truppenführer

troop commander

noun TROO-pen-fue-rer Rare

Also means

unit leader

Usage Note

Truppenführer is the officer or NCO responsible for commanding a small military unit in the field. The term is used in leadership doctrine (Truppenführung) and historical military texts.

Examples

"Der Truppenführer gab das Zeichen zum Abmarsch."

Natural Translation

The troop commander gave the signal to march off.

Literal Translation

The troop-leader gave the sign for the departure.

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