English–German

“lake” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/zeː/

Example

Im Sommer fahren wir an den See.

We go to the lake in summer.

Illustration for See (lake)

How to say “lake” in German

“Lake” in German is See.

A broad inland expanse of still water enclosed by land, with shores but normally no connection to the sea.

Full entry for See: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with See

Am See machen wir oft ein Picknick.

We often have a picnic by the lake.

Tips for using See

  • The noun is der See for lake but die See for sea, so the article distinguishes the two meanings.

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