NOUN

Meer/meːɐ̯/sea; ocean

Meer is a German noun that means sea or ocean. It is pronounced /meːɐ̯/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Meere".

Definitions

1.large body of salt water covering part of the earth's surface(geography)

a.the sea, as opposed to land

Im Sommer fahren viele Menschen ans Meer.In summer, many people go to the sea.

b.ocean

Das Mittelmeer ist ein bekanntes Meer.The Mediterranean is a well-known sea.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Meerdie Meere
Genitivedes Meersder Meere
Dativedem Meerden Meeren
Accusativedas Meerdie Meere

Frequently asked questions

What does "Meer" mean in English?
"Meer" means sea or ocean. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Meer"?
"Meer" is pronounced /meːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Meer" der, die, or das?
"Meer" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What is the plural of "Meer"?
The plural of "Meer" is "Meere".
What part of speech is "Meer"?
"Meer" is a noun in German.

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