German word

Marsch

Pronunciation

IPA/marʃ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmarch

Example

Ich höre den Marsch.

I hear the march.

Illustration for Marsch (march)

More examples

Der Anführer setzte die Truppen in Marsch.

The leader set the troops marching.

Core concept

Boots or feet move together in a steady line, often guided by a firm, regular tune.

Common phrases

  • in Marsch setzen

    set ___ marching

  • jemandem einen Marsch blasen

    give ___ a dressing-down

  • auf dem Marsch sein

    be on the march

Similar words

Parade: A festive procession with music and decorations, presented as a public spectacle.
Demonstration: An organized public walk displaying social or political demands with signs and flags.
Prozession: A religious procession in which people move in order during a church ceremony or festival.

Definition in German

Marsch (der) bezeichnet das straffe, geordnete gemeinsame Gehen einer Gruppe im gleichen Schritt; außerdem steht Marsch für das hierfür gespielte Musikstück.

Word origin

German Marsch was borrowed through French marche from Italian marcia and names both organized marching and music made for it.

Usage tips

  • Marsch is masculine, and its plural is Märsche, with an umlaut and the ending -e.

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