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How do you say "buoy" in German?
die Boje
In German, "buoy" is die Boje.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced BOH-yuh. The 'oy' sounds like the English oy, and stress the first syllable.
Grammar notes
Feminine noun (die Boje). Plural is Bojen. Used in maritime contexts.
Example sentence
Die Boje blinkt rot.
The buoy flashes red.
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How to remember die Boje
Boje sounds like buoy. A floating marker in the water.
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Questions about die Boje
How do you say "buoy" in German?
In German, "buoy" is die Boje. It is a noun.
Is die Boje masculine or feminine?
Feminine noun (die Boje). Plural is Bojen. Used in maritime contexts.
How is die Boje used in a sentence?
Use die Boje as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Die Boje blinkt rot. (The buoy flashes red.).
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