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Marsch

marshland

noun MARSH Rare

Origin: from Low German marsk

Also means

fenland

Usage Note

Marsch as terrain is feminine and names fertile reclaimed coastal lowland behind the dikes, common in Dithmarschen. The masculine Marsch means a march (military or musical), so gender disambiguates.

Examples

"Die Marsch ist durch Deiche vor dem Meer geschützt."

Natural Translation

The marshland is protected from the sea by dikes.

Literal Translation

The marshland is through dikes before the sea protected.

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