English–German

“mediterranean” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmɪtl̩ˌmeːɐ̯/

Example

Wir fahren ans Mittelmeer.

We are going to the Mediterranean.

Illustration for Mittelmeer (mediterranean)

How to say “mediterranean” in German

“Mediterranean” in German is Mittelmeer.

A warm inland sea stretching between three continents, with coastlines surrounding it like a natural border.

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

Example sentences with Mittelmeer

Im Sommer schwimme ich oft im Mittelmeer.

In summer, I often swim in the Mediterranean.

Tips for using Mittelmeer

  • Movement toward the sea uses an plus the accusative, as in ans Mittelmeer fahren, while location uses an plus the dative, as in am Mittelmeer sein.

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