Pommesgeneral

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German

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Schulterklappe eines Pommes-generals

Etymology

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From Pommes (chips, french fries) +‎ General (general), referring to the five parallel bars that serve as the rank’s insignia.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈpɔməsɡenəˌʁaːl/

Noun

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Pommesgeneral m (strong, genitive Pommesgenerals, plural Pommesgeneräle or Pommesgenerale)

  1. (humorous military slang) Synonym of Oberstabsgefreiter (corporal, OR-4 rank)
    Synonym: NATO-Zebra

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