This is the 7586th most frequent Dutch word.
commandant
Commander or commanding officer.
Used to denote the leader or head person in charge.
De commandant van het kamp gaf zijn orders met autoriteit.
The commander of the camp gave his orders with authority.
Used to specify a military officer's rank or role.
De oude marinecommandant vertelde verhalen over zijn avonturen op zee.
The old naval commander told stories about his adventures at sea.
Used in a civil context to indicate a leadership role in emergency services.