PROPER NOUN
Bodensee/ˈboːdn̩ˌzeː/Lake Constance
Bodensee is a German proper noun that means Lake Constance. It is pronounced /ˈboːdn̩ˌzeː/. As a noun it takes the article "der".
Definitions
1.a large lake bordered by Germany, Austria, and Switzerland(geography)
a.(the body of water itself)
Der Bodensee ist ein beliebtes Reiseziel in Süddeutschland.—Lake Constance is a popular travel destination in southern Germany.
b.(the region around the lake)
Viele Radfahrer fahren im Sommer um den Bodensee herum.—Many cyclists ride around Lake Constance in summer.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Bodensee | — |
| Genitive | des Bodensees | — |
| Dative | dem Bodensee | — |
| Accusative | den Bodensee | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Bodensee" mean in English?
- "Bodensee" means Lake Constance. It is a German proper noun.
- How do you pronounce "Bodensee"?
- "Bodensee" is pronounced /ˈboːdn̩ˌzeː/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Bodensee" der, die, or das?
- "Bodensee" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What part of speech is "Bodensee"?
- "Bodensee" is a proper noun in German.
