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Kommandantur
German → American English
American English
Command headquarters
Militärische oder administrative Kommandostelle; besonders in historischen und militärischen Kontexten.
Die Kommandantur befand sich im Zentrum der Stadt.Kommandantur is a formal, often historical or military term. In modern everyday German, people usually say Hauptquartier, Stab, or simply Hauptsitz depending on context.
Frequently asked questions
What does Kommandantur mean in English?
It usually means command headquarters, especially in a military or occupation context.
Is Kommandantur a common word in German?
It is fairly formal and less common in everyday speech; it appears more often in historical or military contexts.
Is Kommandantur the same as Hauptquartier?
They can overlap, but Kommandantur often refers to the command office or headquarters in a military setting, sometimes with an administrative nuance.