Colonels Meaning in English
word · lemma: colonel
ˈkɝnəɫz
KER-nuhlz
kˈɜːnəlz
KUR-nuhlz
Definition
Colonels are high-ranking military officers, usually just below generals, who often command a regiment or similar unit in the army or air force.
Usage & Nuances
The word 'colonels' is the plural of 'colonel', a noun. In English, the 'l' is silent, so it's pronounced like 'kernel'. Only used for multiple officers; do not use for 'kernel' (seed/grain) despite the similar pronunciation. Most common in military contexts.
Spanish: coronelesPortuguese (BR): coronéisPortuguese (PT): coronéisChinese (Simplified): 上校们Chinese (Traditional): 上校們Hindi: कर्नलोंArabic: عقَداءBengali: কর্ণেলরাRussian: полковникиJapanese: 大佐たちVietnamese: đại táKorean: 대령들Turkish: albaylarUrdu: کرنل صاحبانIndonesian: kolonel
Example Sentences
The colonels met for the meeting at 10 a.m.
basic
Two colonels were in charge of the operation.
basic
All the colonels attended the ceremony.
basic
The two colonels disagreed on how to proceed.
natural
Several retired colonels still help train young officers.
natural
You don’t see many female colonels in the army yet.
natural