marineblau
navy blue
adjective ma-REE-ne-blau Rare
Origin: from Marine (navy)
Usage Note
Marineblau is the standard German term for navy blue — a deep, dark blue associated with naval uniforms. Very common in clothing descriptions; ein marineblaues Hemd (a navy-blue shirt) is a wardrobe staple across all registers.
Examples
"Er trug einen marineblauen Blazer zu seinem weißen Hemd."
Natural Translation
He wore a navy-blue blazer with his white shirt.
Literal Translation
He wore a navy-blue blazer to his white shirt.
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