Der Befehl
Example: Der General gab den entscheidenden Befehl zum Angriff.
Definition
"Der Befehl" refers to a command or order given by someone in authority, especially within a military context. It denotes an instruction that must be followed, such as the decisive command given by a general to commence an attack.
Etymology
The word "der Befehl" comes from the Middle High German term 'befehlen,' meaning to command or order. It is related to the verb 'befehlen' and has roots in Old High German, reflecting the concept of giving instructions or commands, especially in hierarchical or military settings.
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"Der Befehl" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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