lieutenant
word
/ɫuˈtɛnənt/
loo-TEN-uhnt
/lɛftˈɛnənt/
lef-TEN-uhnt
Definition
A lieutenant is an officer rank in the army, navy, or police, just below captain, and also used in some organizations to mean a key assistant or second-in-command.
Usage & Nuances
'Lieutenant' is used mainly in military and police contexts, but can also be metaphorical for a trusted deputy. British and American pronunciations differ: 'lef-tenant' (UK), 'loo-tenant' (US).
Spanish: tenientePortuguese (BR): tenentePortuguese (PT): tenenteChinese (Simplified): 中尉 - 副官Chinese (Traditional): 中尉 - 副官Hindi: लेफ्टिनेंटArabic: ملازمBengali: লেফটেন্যান্টRussian: лейтенантJapanese: 中尉 - 警部補Vietnamese: trung úyKorean: 중위 - 부관(비유적)Turkish: teğmenUrdu: لیفٹیننٹIndonesian: letnan
Example Sentences
The police lieutenant arrived at the scene first.
basic
The lieutenant gave orders to the soldiers.
basic
My uncle is a lieutenant in the navy.
basic
After years of hard work, she was finally promoted to lieutenant.
natural
He is the captain's trusted lieutenant, always ready to help.
natural
In many movies, the lieutenant is the character who stands between the boss and the team.
natural