luteni
loo-TEH-nee
How to say it
Swahililuteniloo-TEH-nee
Englishlieutenant
Frenchlieutenant
Meaning
A junior officer rank in the army, below captain; with other words it forms higher ranks, such as luteni kanali, lieutenant colonel, and luteni jenerali, lieutenant general.
Good to know
A title placed before a name: Luteni Jenerali Yakub Mohamed. Luteni usu is second lieutenant.
Examples
- Luteni aliongoza kikosi kidogo cha askari.The lieutenant led a small unit of soldiers.
- Alipandishwa cheo kuwa luteni kanali.He was promoted to lieutenant colonel.
- Luteni Jenerali alihutubia wahitimu.The lieutenant general addressed the graduates.
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