Kilo Lingo

/naˈβal/

Line drawing of naval
Coloured illustration of naval
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Translation

naval

Word origin

From Latin navalis, from navis ('ship'). The same root gives English 'navy' and 'navigate'.

Origin
Latin
Root
navalis
English cognates
navy, navigate

Grammar

Masc pluralnavales

Examples

.

The naval base is near the port.

.

He studied naval engineering at university.

.

The naval battle lasted several hours.

exhibe .

The museum displays the country's naval history.

academia .

The officers visited the naval academy.

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This word is part of lesson 83.