Meer

dasNoun

sea; ocean

English translations

  1. 01

    sea

  2. 02

    lake

Word details

German meaning
Eine große Menge Salzwasser, die einen Großteil der Erdoberfläche bedeckt.
English meaning
Sea
Synonym
Ozean, See
German example
Wir verbringen unseren Urlaub am Meer.
English example
We are spending our vacation at the sea.
Type
Noun
Article
das
Singular Form
das Meer
Plural Form
die Meere

Example sentences with “Meer”

  1. Wir fahren ans Meer. (We are driving to the sea.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'Meer' and 'See'?

'Das Meer' refers to the ocean/sea. 'Der See' (masculine) refers to a lake, while 'die See' (feminine) refers to the sea as well (e.g., Nordsee).