Pommesgeneral

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German

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Schulterklappe einesPommes-generals

Etymology

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FromPommes(chips, french fries)+‎General(general),referring to the five parallel bars that serve as the rank’sinsignia.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key):/ˈpɔməsɡenəˌʁaːl/

Noun

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Pommesgeneralm(strong,genitivePommesgenerals,pluralPommesgeneräleorPommesgenerale)

  1. (humorousmilitaryslang)Synonym ofOberstabsgefreiter(corporal,OR-4rank)
    Synonym:NATO-Zebra

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