Handelsmarine

dieNoun

merchant navy; merchant marine

English translations

  1. 01

    merchant navy

  2. 02

    merchant marine

Word details

German meaning
Die Handelsmarine bezeichnet die Gesamtheit der Handelsschiffe eines Staates.
English meaning
The merchant marine refers to the entirety of the merchant ships of a state.
Synonym
Handelsflotte
German example
Die deutsche Handelsmarine spielt eine wichtige Rolle im internationalen Handel.
English example
The German merchant marine plays an important role in international trade.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Handelsmarine
Plural Form
die Handelsmarinen

Example sentences with “Handelsmarine”

  1. Die Handelsmarine spielt eine wichtige Rolle im Welthandel. (The merchant navy plays an important role in global trade.)

Frequently asked questions

What gender is Handelsmarine in German?

Handelsmarine is a feminine noun, taking the article 'die'. It is a compound of 'Handel' (trade) and 'Marine' (navy). The plural is 'die Handelsmarinen'.