die Marine
Translation
navy
Examples
Er dient bei der Marine.
He serves in the navy.
Die Marine schützt die Küsten des Landes.
The navy protects the country's coasts.
Grammar Patterns
to serve in the navy My brother serves in the navy.
Similar Words
Seestreitkräfte (naval forces), Flotte (fleet)
Etymology
From Latin 'marinus' (of the sea), related to 'mare' (sea).
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'marine' (related to the sea). The feminine article 'die' can be remembered by associating it with a ship, often called 'she' in English.