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marshal in Dutch

marshal in Dutch is hofmaarschalk, maarschalk, ceremoniemeester — marshal means a top-ranking military officer in certain countries, roughly equivalent to a five-star general.

marshal in Dutch

hofmaarschalk
noun
(historical) A high-ranking officer in the household of a medieval prince or lord, who was originally in charge of the cavalry and later the military forces in general.
maarschalk
noun
(historical) A high-ranking officer in the household of a medieval prince or lord, who was originally in charge of the cavalry and later the military forces in general.
maarschalk
noun
A military officer of the highest rank in several countries, including France and the former Soviet Union; equivalent to a general of the army in the United States. See also field marshal.
ceremoniemeester
noun
A person in charge of the ceremonial arrangement and management of a gathering.

What does "marshal" mean?

  1. noun A top-ranking military officer in certain countries, roughly equivalent to a five-star general.
    "He was promoted to field marshal after the campaign."
  2. noun A law enforcement officer, especially a federal one, or an official who oversees a public event.
    "The fire marshal inspected the building before the concert."
  3. verb To organize people, resources, or arguments into proper order, especially in preparation for something.
    "She spent the morning marshaling her evidence before the meeting."
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marshal in a sentence

  • He was promoted to field marshal after the campaign.
  • The fire marshal inspected the building before the concert.
  • U.S. marshals escorted the witness into the courthouse.
  • She spent the morning marshaling her evidence before the meeting.

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What is "marshal" in Dutch?

"marshal" in Dutch is hofmaarschalk, maarschalk, ceremoniemeester. marshal means: A top-ranking military officer in certain countries, roughly equivalent to a five-star general.

How do you use "marshal" in a sentence?

Example: "He was promoted to field marshal after the campaign." In Dutch, "marshal" is hofmaarschalk, maarschalk, ceremoniemeester.

Are there other ways to say "marshal" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "marshal": hofmaarschalk, maarschalk, ceremoniemeester.

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