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How do you say "sea" in German?
das Meer
In German, "sea" is das Meer.
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Pronunciation
Meer is pronounced MAYR, a single syllable that rhymes with the English word 'bear'.
Grammar notes
Neuter noun, das Meer. Plural is Meere. A common German word for large bodies of salt water.
Example sentence
Das Meer ist salzig und tief.
The sea is salty and deep.
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How to remember das Meer
Meer sounds like 'more' if you roll the 'r'. Picture the vast expanse of ocean.
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Questions about das Meer
How do you say "sea" in German?
In German, "sea" is das Meer. It is a noun.
Is das Meer masculine or feminine?
Neuter noun, das Meer. Plural is Meere. A common German word for large bodies of salt water.
How is das Meer used in a sentence?
Use das Meer as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Meer ist salzig und tief. (The sea is salty and deep.).
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