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How do you say "lake" in German?
der See
In German, "lake" is der See.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced ZAY. Single syllable, sounds like English say.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun (der See). Plural is Seen. Note: die See is ocean or sea.
Example sentence
Der See ist sehr tief.
The lake is very deep.
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How to remember der See
See means lake in German. A large body of freshwater.
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Questions about der See
How do you say "lake" in German?
In German, "lake" is der See. It is a noun.
Is der See masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun (der See). Plural is Seen. Note: die See is ocean or sea.
How is der See used in a sentence?
Use der See as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der See ist sehr tief. (The lake is very deep.).
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