German marine language

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The German marine language is a jargon for maritime terms in the German language that is used in the German Navy , especially on boats and ships . The marine language was heavily influenced by the Low German and Dutch languages .

In some cases there are differences in use between boats and ships. This is mainly influenced by the different designs of the units and the different number of crews.

Emergence

Due to the geographical location of the German bases in the Low German- speaking area , mainly Low German- speaking soldiers were recruited. From the first establishment of a German navy to the Reichsflotte in 1848 until the end of the Second World War, Low German was mainly spoken. Since the formation of the German Navy on January 2, 1956 and the general decline in the number of Low German speakers, Low German was rarely spoken on board. High German terms were not adopted for many customs or objects that are only present on ships or boats. Old Low German words are firmly anchored in the on-board language and remain alive for everyday use.

Examples and explanations of some terms

  • Middle guard : Meal between 11 p.m. and midnight, only for the watch that opens from midnight to 4 a.m.
  • Hellegat : storage or equipment room on board (originally: Höllenloch , a ship's room used to hold ship's inventory)
  • Bock: bunk , also a term for an engine
  • Sailor Sunday : small meal with coffee and cake, which is usually served on Thursdays
  • Rise rise : wake-up call in the morning, spoken travel, travel as originating from English
  • Sea goat: member of the deck crew
  • Puster: Radio operator
  • Black-footed Indians: Associated machine personnel

Word origins through abbreviations

There are many abbreviations in the marine language that are also pronounced. A well-known example is the word KaLeu , which is short for captain lieutenant . Another example of the abbreviation for a ship's technical system is Flossi, which stands for fin stabilization system . Other systems are abbreviated, but not pronounced that way (HptDrLager for main thrust bearings ).

Greetings

The most common greeting on board is the North German Moin , which can be used at any time of the day. This formula is so common that it can be used by any manager himself. Meals are also often simply said to refer to meals .

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