Usage Note
Admiral is the senior naval officer rank in the German Marine. Germany has a modest naval tradition, but Admirale command the fleet and appear in NATO command structures. The word is used informally to address any commanding naval officer.
Examples
"Der Admiral inspizierte die Fregatte vor dem Auslaufen."
Natural Translation
The admiral inspected the frigate before it set sail.
Literal Translation
The admiral inspected the frigate before the setting-sail.
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