Meaning
non-commissioned officer
- non-commissioned officer (military rank between enlisted personnel and officers)
- petty officer (in naval forces)
In a sentence
Il sottufficiale ha coordinato le operazioni con grande precisione ed efficienza.
The non-commissioned officer coordinated operations with great precision and efficiency.
Chi ha trasmesso l'ordine urgente al sottufficiale di guardia?
Who passed the urgent order to the non-commissioned officer on duty?
Il giovane soldato non ha ancora risposto alle domande del sottufficiale.
The young soldier has not yet answered the non-commissioned officer's questions.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sottufficiale | masculine · singular |
| sottufficiali | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Used specifically in military and police contexts; in Italian armed forces it encompasses sergeants and warrant officers.