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Marschgeschwindigkeit

marching speed, walking pace

noun MARSH-guh-shvin-dikh-kite Rare
Travel & Places Movement

Usage Note

Marschgeschwindigkeit is the sustained walking or marching speed of a group — traditionally 4–5 km/h for infantry. In modern use it appears in hiking and group travel contexts: in normaler Marschgeschwindigkeit (at a normal walking pace).

Examples

"Bei dieser Marschgeschwindigkeit erreichen wir das Lager vor Einbruch der Dunkelheit."

Natural Translation

At this marching speed we will reach the camp before nightfall.

Literal Translation

At this marching-speed reach we the camp before onset of-the darkness.

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