Wachtmeester 1

English translation: Senior Sergeant

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Dutch term or phrase:Wachtmeester 1
English translation:Senior Sergeant
Entered by: Inge Dijkstra

20:50 Jun 1, 2011
Dutch to English translations [PRO]
Tourism & Travel / Police rank
Dutch term or phrase: Wachtmeester 1
See my previous explanation. I guess that "1" refers to a senior position, which would then translate as "senior ....".
Inge Dijkstra
Netherlands
Local time: 14:52
Chief Inspector
Explanation:
Is next up from an "Inspector"
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Dave Greatrix
United Kingdom
Local time: 13:52
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I have chosen "Chief Sergeant's office", since sergeant seems to be closest to "brigadier", which is almost equivalent to "wachtmeester"; I've added Chief because of the "1" in this position.
Thanks everyone!
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5Chief Inspector
Dave Greatrix
5senior constable
11thmuse
3 +1no. 1 Sergeant
Kate Hudson (X)


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Chief Inspector


Explanation:
Is next up from an "Inspector"

Dave Greatrix
United Kingdom
Local time: 13:52
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 10
Grading comment
I have chosen "Chief Sergeant's office", since sergeant seems to be closest to "brigadier", which is almost equivalent to "wachtmeester"; I've added Chief because of the "1" in this position.
Thanks everyone!
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13 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
no. 1 Sergeant


Explanation:
That's how I'd translate it

Kate Hudson (X)
Netherlands
Local time: 14:52
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 8

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agree  philgoddard
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senior constable


Explanation:
the old rijkspolitie (stater police) rank system is used. The wachtmeester 1 is equal to the senior constable.

11thmuse
Local time: 23:52
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in DutchDutch
PRO pts in category: 2
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