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How do you say "sea" in German?

das Meer

Noun Neuter

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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