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marshal in German

marshal in German is Marschall, Feldmarschall — marshal means a top-ranking military officer in certain countries, roughly equivalent to a five-star general.

marshal in German

Marschall
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.
Marschall
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.
Feldmarschall
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.

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 German?

"marshal" in German is Marschall, Feldmarschall. 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 German, "marshal" is Marschall, Feldmarschall.

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

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "marshal": Marschall, Feldmarschall.

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