Lieut Meaning in English
word
luːˈtɛnənt
loo-TEN-uhnt
lɛfˈtɛnənt
lef-TEN-uhnt
Definición
A shortened written form (abbreviation) of 'lieutenant', used in military ranks, especially in British, Canadian, and Australian contexts.
Uso & Matices
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.)
Oraciones de Ejemplo
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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