This is the 9278th most frequent German word.
marine
"Marine" in German means "navy" or "maritime forces."
Here, 'Marine' refers to the navy or maritime forces of a country.
Die Marine ist ein wichtiger Bestandteil der Verteidigungsstreitkräfte.
The navy is an important part of the defense forces.
Here, 'marine' is used as part of a phrase meaning 'related to the sea,' particularly as a field of science.
Der Schüler interessierte sich sehr für marine Biologie.
The student was very interested in marine biology.
Here, 'marine' is used in the context of a color comparison, referring to 'navy blue.'