„Zu Befehl (Herr Lieutenant)!"
Yes, sir! (Military)
What does „Zu Befehl (Herr Lieutenant)!" mean in German?
„Zu Befehl (Herr Lieutenant)!" means "Yes, sir! (Military)." Literally: "To command (Mr. Lieutenant)!."
Literal Translation
"To command (Mr. Lieutenant)!"
English Equivalent
"Yes, sir!"
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
Military response to orders
Modern Form
Modern spelling: „Zu Befehl!"
When is this idiom used?
This expression is used in formal or literary German, often found in written texts and speeches.
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