Usage Note
Feldwebel (Fw) is the mid-level NCO rank in the Bundeswehr, equivalent roughly to staff sergeant. It is a pivotal leadership rank and commands respect as the backbone of a platoon's everyday organisation.
Examples
"Der Feldwebel sorgte dafür, dass die Ausrüstung gepflegt wurde."
Natural Translation
The staff sergeant ensured that the equipment was kept in good order.
Literal Translation
The staff-sergeant ensured for-that, that the equipment maintained was.
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