Befehl — order, command in German

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Pronunciation

/bəˈfe:l/

Quick Facts

Gender

der

Plural

Befehle

Level

Unleveled

Frequency

57/100

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#3,043

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Example Sentences

Das ist ein Befehl.

It's an order.

Wartet auf meinen Befehl!

Wait for my command.

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state, country

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concept, idea, term

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frame, framework

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president, chairman

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way, manner

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rule, government

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