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The highest military rank in the armed forces of some countries. This rank is often awarded only in wartime for outstanding achievements.
Der General wurde nach der siegreichen Schlacht zum Marschall befördert.
The general was promoted to marshal after the victorious battle.
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A high court office in the Middle Ages and the early modern period. The marshal was often responsible for the horses, the organization of travel, or military affairs at court.
Der Hofmarschall war für die Organisation des königlichen Festes verantwortlich.
The court marshal was responsible for organizing the royal celebration.
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In the U.S., the term for an officer of a federal law enforcement agency (U.S. Marshals Service) who is responsible for court security, transporting prisoners, and tracking down fugitives.
Der U.S. Marschall eskortierte den wichtigen Zeugen zum Gerichtsgebäude.
The U.S. marshal escorted the important witness to the courthouse.
The word comes from the Old High German 'marahscalc', meaning 'horse servant.' This explains the historical meaning of a court official who was responsible for the ruler's horses and stables.
Im Mittelalter war der Marschall ein wichtiges Amt am königlichen Hof.
In the Middle Ages, the marshal was an important office at the royal court.
The meaning of 'Marschall' (marshal) is almost always clear from the context. Words like 'Armee' (army) or 'General' (general) point to the military rank (m01), 'Hof' (court) or 'König' (king) to the historical office (m02), and 'U.S.' or 'FBI' to the U.S. officer (m03).
Der Feldmarschall plante die nächste Offensive.
The field marshal planned the next offensive.
In a military context, someone is 'zum Marschall ernannt' (appointed marshal) or 'befördert' (promoted). The rank is often specified with 'Feldmarschall' (field marshal).
Für seine Verdienste wurde er zum Marschall der Nation ernannt.
For his services, he was appointed marshal of the nation.
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Marschall and Marshal can both refer to a very high military rank. Marschall is the German rank designation; Marshal can be used when the foreign original title of an officer from another country is retained. The choice therefore depends on how the title is presented linguistically.
In der deutschen Übersetzung wird der Offizier als Marschall bezeichnet.
In the German translation, the officer is referred to as a marshal.
Im englischen Original wird der Offizier als Marshal bezeichnet.
In the English original, the officer is referred to as a marshal.
