brigedia
bree-geh-DEE-ah
How to say it
Swahilibrigediabree-geh-DEE-ahsoon
Englishbrigadiersoon
Frenchbrigadier, général de brigadesoon
Meaning
A senior army rank above colonel, given to an officer who commands a brigade. Brigedia Jenerali is the rank of brigadier general.
Good to know
N class noun, the plural is also brigedia. Used as a title before a name: Brigedia Jenerali John Mbungo. A loan from English.
Examples
- Kanali huyo amepandishwa cheo kuwa brigedia.That colonel has been promoted to brigadier.
- Brigedia Jenerali aliwahutubia askari wapya.The brigadier general addressed the new soldiers.
- Baba yake alistaafu jeshini akiwa brigedia.His father retired from the army as a brigadier.
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