NOUN

See/zeː/lake; sea (in certain names)

See is a German noun that means lake or sea (in certain names). It is pronounced /zeː/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Seen".

Definitions

1.inland body of water, usually freshwater(geography)

a.natural or artificial large area filled with water, surrounded by land

Der Bodensee ist der größte See Deutschlands.Lake Constance is the largest lake in Germany.

2.part of a proper name for certain seas (rare/archaic)(names/geography)

a.used in some older or regional names for seas

Die Ostsee ist im Sommer ein beliebtes Reiseziel.The Baltic Sea is a popular travel destination in summer.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Seedie Seen
Genitivedes Seesder Seen
Dativedem Seeden Seen
Accusativeden Seedie Seen

Frequently asked questions

What does "See" mean in English?
"See" means lake or sea (in certain names). It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "See"?
"See" is pronounced /zeː/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "See" der, die, or das?
"See" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "See"?
The plural of "See" is "Seen".
What part of speech is "See"?
"See" is a noun in German.

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