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generals

/ˈd͡ʒɛn(ə)ɹəlz/

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noun

Allgemeinheit, Verallgemeinerung

A general fact or proposition; a generality.

Examples :

"We have dealt with the generals; now let us turn to the particulars."

Wir haben uns mit der Allgemeinheit befasst; wenden wir uns nun den Einzelheiten zu.

theory philosophy

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noun

Generäle

The holder of a senior military title, originally designating the commander of an army and now a specific rank falling under field marshal (in the British army) and below general of the army or general of the air force in the US army and air forces.

Examples :

"The generals planned the army's strategy from their headquarters. "

Die Generäle planten die Strategie der Armee von ihrem Hauptquartier aus.

military title war government nation person

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noun

Feldherr, Stratege

A great strategist or tactician.

Examples :

"Hannibal was one of the greatest generals of the ancient world."

Hannibal war einer der größten Feldherren der antiken Welt.

military war government nation

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noun

Oberer, Leiter

The head of certain religious orders, especially Dominicans or Jesuits.

Examples :

"The generals of the Jesuit and Dominican orders often meet in Rome to discuss important matters facing the Church. "

Die Oberen der Jesuiten- und Dominikanerorden treffen sich oft in Rom, um wichtige Angelegenheiten der Kirche zu besprechen.

religion organization

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noun

Admiral, Flottenkommandant

A commander of naval forces; an admiral.

Examples :

"The conference brought together generals from different countries to discuss naval strategy. "

Die Konferenz brachte Admirale aus verschiedenen Ländern zusammen, um über Marinestrategie zu diskutieren.

military nautical

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noun

Haushälterin, Dienstmädchen

A general servant; a maid with no specific duties.

Examples :

""Back in the early 1900s, households often employed 'generals' who helped with all sorts of tasks like cleaning, cooking, and laundry." "

In den frühen 1900er Jahren beschäftigten Haushalte oft 'Haushälterinnen', die bei allen möglichen Aufgaben wie Putzen, Kochen und Wäsche halfen.

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noun

Vollnarkose

A general anesthetic.

Examples :

"The patient was given generals before the surgery, so they wouldn't feel any pain. "

Dem Patienten wurde vor der Operation eine Vollnarkose verabreicht, damit er keine Schmerzen verspürte.

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noun

Vollnarkose

General anesthesia.

Examples :

"Incorrect: * "The generals planned the battle." (This uses "generals" as the plural of "general," a military rank.) Correct: * "The doctor told me I would be under generals for my surgery, so I wouldn't feel anything." "

Der Arzt sagte mir, ich würde bei meiner Operation unter Vollnarkose stehen, damit ich nichts spüren würde.

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noun

Die allgemeine Versicherungsbranche

The general insurance industry.

Examples :

"I work in general."

Ich arbeite in der allgemeinen Versicherungsbranche.

insurance business finance industry

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verb

Befehligen, kommandieren

To lead (soldiers) as a general.

Examples :

""In the war movie, the experienced officer generals the troops through the difficult battle." "

In dem Kriegsfilm befehligt der erfahrene Offizier die Truppen durch die schwierige Schlacht.

military war action