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Warlike, soldierly, or related to war. The word describes an attitude, appearance, or action that is reminiscent of the military or combat.
Er trat mit einer martialischen Haltung auf, die alle einschüchterte.
He appeared with a martial bearing that intimidated everyone.
The word 'martialisch' (martial) derives from the name of the Roman god of war, 'Mars'. So anything that is martialisch is reminiscent of war, combat, and soldiers.
Die Rüstung des Kriegers hatte ein sehr martialisches Design.
The warrior's armor had a very martial design.
'Martialisch' (martial) often describes the impression or atmosphere that something gives off. Typical combinations are 'martialisches Aussehen' (martial appearance), 'martialisches Auftreten' (martial bearing), 'martialische Musik' (martial music), or 'martialische Rhetorik' (martial rhetoric).
Der Politiker benutzte eine martialische Rhetorik, um Stärke zu zeigen.
The politician used martial rhetoric to show strength.
In English, the related word 'martial' is best known from the term 'martial arts'. In German, however, 'martialisch' is not used for combat sports, but describes a warlike appearance or a warlike attitude. 'Martial arts' is 'Kampfkunst' or 'Kampfsport' in German.
Er hat eine sehr direkte, fast schon martialische Art zu diskutieren.
He has a very direct, almost martial way of discussing things.
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Militärisch can describe someone's demeanor neutrally as soldatisch (soldierly), strict, or orderly. Martial, by contrast, emphasizes an intimidating and combative impression. Militärisch is appropriate for an objective description, while martial is more suitable for an attitude that is deliberately made to seem threatening.
Die bewaffneten Wachen standen in martialischer Haltung vor dem Tor.
The armed guards stood at the gate in a martial stance.
Die Wachen standen in militärischer Haltung vor dem Tor.
The guards stood at the gate in a military stance.
