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march
A long, organized walk, often by a group of people such as soldiers, protesters, or hikers.
Die Soldaten legten einen dreitägigen Marsch durch die Berge zurück.
The soldiers completed a three-day march through the mountains.
march
A piece of music with a strong, regular rhythm, originally intended to accompany walking in step.
Die Blaskapelle spielte zum Auftakt einen schwungvollen Marsch.
The brass band played a lively march to open the event.
to give someone a telling-off
To reprimand someone forcefully or criticize them sharply.
Nachdem er die wichtige Frist verpasst hatte, hat ihm sein Chef ordentlich den Marsch geblasen.
After he missed the important deadline, his boss really gave him a telling-off.
'Der Marsch' (march) is the noun related to the verb 'marschieren' (to march). When people 'marschieren' (march), they do a 'Marsch' (march).
Die Wandergruppe marschierte den ganzen Tag.
The hiking group marched all day.
Whether it means the walk or the piece of music is usually indicated by the verb. You can 'machen' (do) or 'antreten' (set out on) a 'Marsch' (march) when referring to a walk, but also 'spielen' (play) or 'komponieren' (compose) a 'Marsch' (march) when referring to music.
Die Demonstranten machten einen langen Marsch zum Rathaus.
The protesters made a long march to city hall.
In the meaning of walking, 'Marsch' (march) is often used with verbs such as 'antreten' (to set out on), 'zurücklegen' (to cover), or 'machen' (to do). Typical adjectives are 'lang' (long), 'anstrengend' (strenuous), or 'schnell' (fast).
Nach einem anstrengenden Marsch erreichten sie endlich die Hütte.
After a strenuous march, they finally reached the hut.
The idiom 'jemandem den Marsch blasen' (to give someone a telling-off) is a fixed unit. The person being criticized is always in the dative case.
Als ich zu spät kam, hat mir meine Mutter ordentlich den Marsch geblasen.
When I came home late, my mother really gave me a telling-off.
The expression 'jemandem den Marsch blasen' (to give someone a telling-off) clearly belongs to colloquial language. In formal or written contexts, it would generally be avoided.
Warte nur, bis der Vater das erfährt, der wird dir den Marsch blasen!
Just wait until Dad hears about this—he'll give you a telling-off!
move / parade
Both words can refer to a group moving together through the streets. “Der Umzug” usually refers to a festive or traditional event, while “der Marsch” emphasizes organized, purposeful walking. Use “Umzug” for a festival and “Marsch” for a longer journey undertaken together.
Beim langen Marsch gehen die Wanderer gemeinsam durch die Straßen.
During the long march, the hikers walk together through the streets.
Beim Karnevalsumzug gehen viele Gruppen durch die geschmückten Straßen.
During the Carnival parade, many groups walk through the decorated streets.
