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General Translations, meanings and synonyms
"General" is mainly used as noun meaning "general (military rank)", "generally" or "in general". It is also used as adverb.
Essential properties of "General"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Noun
- Gender: masculine
- Singular: der General
- Plural: die Generale
Meanings of "General" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "High-ranking military officer"
"General", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.
- Definition: "High-ranking military officer in the armed forces."
- Translation(s): general (military rank)
- Synonym(s): Heerführer, Feldherr
- Related word(s): Offizier, Kommandeur
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der General gab den Befehl zum Angriff.
- Sie wurde zum General befördert und übernahm das Kommando.
- Der General inspizierte die Truppen vor der Parade.
2.) "In general terms"
"General", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "In a general way or in general terms."
- Translation(s): generally, in general, broadly
- Synonym(s): im Allgemeinen, grundsätzlich
- Antonym(s): spezifisch
- Related word(s): üblicherweise, normalerweise
📝 Some usage examples:
- Generell gesehen, ist das Klima hier mild.
- Ich mag generell keine Horrorfilme.
- Generell gilt: Je mehr man übt, desto besser wird man.