Fähnrich
German
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editEtymology
editPronunciation
edit- IPA(key): /ˈfɛːnʁɪç/ (standard; used naturally in western Germany and Switzerland)
- IPA(key): /ˈfeːnʁɪç/ (overall more common; particularly northern and eastern regions)
Audio: (file) - Hyphenation: Fähn‧rich
Noun
editFähnrich m (strong, genitive Fähnriches or Fähnrichs, plural Fähnriche)
- (historical) the soldier carrying the flag
- (military) ensign
Usage notes
edit- Genitive singular des Fähnriches and dative singular dem Fähnriche are also attestable, but the genitive form is very rare.
Declension
editDeclension of Fähnrich [masculine, strong]
Descendants
editSee also
editFurther reading
edit- “Fähnrich” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache