Lieut Meaning in English

word

US

luːˈtɛnənt

loo-TEN-uhnt

UK

lɛfˈtɛnənt

lef-TEN-uhnt

التعريف

A shortened written form (abbreviation) of 'lieutenant', used in military ranks, especially in British, Canadian, and Australian contexts.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Mainly seen in written contexts (documents, lists, forms), rarely spoken. More common in British-influenced countries; US English prefers 'Lt.'. Only use when abbreviating the actual rank, not as a general noun.

• Spanish: teniente (abreviatura) - alférez (militar, abreviatura)
• Portuguese (BR): tenente (abreviação)
• Portuguese (PT): tenente (abreviação)
• Chinese (Simplified): 中尉（缩写）
• Chinese (Traditional): 中尉（縮寫）
• Hindi: उप-लेफ्टिनेंट (संक्षिप्त)
• Arabic: ملازم (اختصار)
• Bengali: লে. - লেফটেন্যান্ট (সংক্ষিপ্ত)
• Russian: лейт. - лейтенант (сокр.)
• Japanese: 中尉（Lieut. の略）
• Vietnamese: Trung úy (viết tắt Lieut.)
• Korean: 중위 (Lieut. 약어)
• Turkish: Tğm. - Teğmen (kısaltma)
• Urdu: لیفٹ۔ - لیفٹیننٹ (مخفف)
• Indonesian: Letnan (singkatan Lieut.)

جمل نموذجية

The letter was addressed to Lieut Smith.

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Lieut Brown joined the army last year.

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Please report to Lieut Harris for orders.

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I noticed Lieut Johnson's name on the promotion list.

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Did you see where Lieut Evans was posted?

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The document listed several Lieut rankings for approval.

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