De generaal
Example: De generaal gaf duidelijke orders aan zijn soldaten vandaag.
Definition
"De generaal" refers to a high-ranking officer in the army who commands large units and makes strategic decisions. In history, a general plays a key role in planning and leading military operations, such as giving clear orders to soldiers during important battles.
Etymology
The term "de generaal" comes from the Latin word 'generalis,' meaning 'general' or 'overall.' It was adopted into Dutch to describe a military leader with broad authority. Did you know? The word reflects the general's role in overseeing all aspects of military forces, not just a specific group.
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"De generaal" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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