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A high-ranking police officer or law enforcement officer in the United States, often with federal powers. The term is especially well known from depictions of the historical 'Wild West'.
Der Marshal war für die Sicherheit in der ganzen Stadt verantwortlich.
The marshal was responsible for safety throughout the whole town.
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An official at certain sporting events, especially in motorsport, who is responsible for safety and for ensuring that the rules are followed at the track.
Ein Marshal schwenkte die gelbe Flagge, um die Fahrer vor einer Gefahr zu warnen.
A marshal waved the yellow flag to warn the drivers of a danger.
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A very high military rank in the armed forces of some countries, comparable to a field marshal.
Der Air Chief Marshal hielt eine Ansprache an die Truppen.
The Air Chief Marshal gave an address to the troops.
'Marshal' is a word borrowed from English. In German, it is not used for German offices or ranks, but only when referring to contexts in which this term occurs in the original, for example the USA, the United Kingdom, or international sport.
In dem Westernfilm jagt der Marshal den Bösewicht durch die Wüste.
In the Western film, the marshal chases the villain through the desert.
The meaning 'Polizeibeamter' (police officer) is almost always connected with the USA, especially with the historical 'Wild West' or with the federal agency 'U.S. Marshals Service'.
Der U.S. Marshal war für den Transport des wichtigen Gefangenen zuständig.
The U.S. Marshal was responsible for transporting the important prisoner.
In a sports context, 'Marshal' refers to an official who ensures safety and rules. This meaning is found almost exclusively in motorsport, for example at car races such as Formula 1.
Die Marshals an der Rennstrecke sorgten für die schnelle Bergung des Autos.
The marshals at the racetrack ensured the car was recovered quickly.
As a military rank, 'Marshal' is very high and rare. It is found in the armed forces of some countries, often in the names of air force ranks such as the 'Air Marshal' of the British Royal Air Force.
Der Marshal of the Royal Air Force ist der höchste Rang in dieser Teilstreitkraft.
The Marshal of the Royal Air Force is the highest rank in this branch of the armed forces.
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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.
Im englischen Original wird der Offizier als Marshal bezeichnet.
In the English original, the officer is referred to as a marshal.
In der deutschen Übersetzung wird der Offizier als Marschall bezeichnet.
In the German translation, the officer is referred to as a marshal.
