/naˈβal/
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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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