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How do you say "sailor" in German?
der Matrose
In German, "sailor" is der Matrose.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'mah-TROH-zeh', stress on the second syllable, with 'o' long as in 'go'.
Grammar notes
der Matrose is masculine. Plural: der Seeleute.
Example sentence
Der Matrose steuerte das Schiff durch den Sturm.
The sailor steered the ship through the storm.
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How to remember der Matrose
Matrose has no English cousin, so picture a sailor navigating by a giant 'matrix of stars', matro-se, to anchor the sound.
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Questions about der Matrose
How do you say "sailor" in German?
In German, "sailor" is der Matrose. It is a noun.
Is der Matrose masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Matrose is masculine. Plural: der Seeleute.
How is der Matrose used in a sentence?
Use der Matrose as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Matrose steuerte das Schiff durch den Sturm. (The sailor steered the ship through the storm.).
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