Achterdeck

dasNoun

quarterdeck, aft deck

English translations

  1. 01

    stern

  2. 02

    aft deck

Word details

German meaning
Der hintere Teil eines Schiffdecks.
English meaning
Quarterdeck
Synonym
None
German example
Wir standen auf dem Achterdeck und blickten aufs Meer.
English example
We stood on the quarterdeck and looked out to sea.
Type
Noun
Article
das
Singular Form
das Achterdeck
Plural Form
die Achterdecks

Example sentences with “Achterdeck”

  1. Der Kapitän steht auf dem Achterdeck. (The captain is standing on the quarterdeck.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Hinterdeck and Achterdeck?

They are often used interchangeably, though 'Achterdeck' is more common in professional maritime terminology.