Sarge: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฎโโ๏ธ
sarge
[ sษrdส ]
military rank
The term 'sarge' is an informal abbreviation of 'sergeant,' a non-commissioned officer in the armed forces. Sergeants are responsible for leading and training soldiers, ensuring that military operations proceed smoothly. They often serve as a crucial link between enlisted personnel and higher-ranking officers. In many contexts, the term 'sarge' conveys a sense of camaraderie and respect among military personnel.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The sarge was very strict during training.
- Everyone listened when the sarge spoke.
- The sarge organized the troops before the mission.
- He was promoted to sarge after years of service.
Translations
Translations of the word "sarge" in other languages:
๐ต๐น sargento
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฐเคเฅเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Sergeant
๐ฎ๐ฉ sersan
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตัะถะฐะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ sierลผant
๐ฏ๐ต ่ปๆน
๐ซ๐ท sergent
๐ช๐ธ sargento
๐น๐ท รงavuล
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์ฌ๊ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑููุจ
๐จ๐ฟ serลพant
๐ธ๐ฐ serลพant
๐จ๐ณ ไธญๅฃซ
๐ธ๐ฎ serลพant
๐ฎ๐ธ sรฉrfrรฆรฐingur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตัะถะฐะฝั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแ แแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sษrjan
๐ฒ๐ฝ sargento
Etymology
The word 'sarge' originates from the military term 'sergeant,' which has its roots in the Latin word 'serviens,' meaning 'to serve.' Over time, this evolved through Middle English and Old French forms, including 'sergent,' before entering modern English usage. The informal abbreviation 'sarge' likely emerged in the 20th century, reflecting the bond and familiarity among military personnel. Its usage has spread beyond the military context into popular culture, often being used humorously or affectionately in everyday conversations. The term encapsulates both authority and approachability, making it a unique part of military vernacular.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #39,726, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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