English–German

“sea” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/meːɐ̯/

Example

Das Meer ist heute ruhig.

The sea is calm today.

Illustration for Meer (sea)

How to say “sea” in German

“Sea” in German is Meer.

A coastline fades into a broad expanse of salt water stretching toward the horizon.

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

Example sentences with Meer

Wir verbringen den Urlaub am Meer.

We spend our vacation by the sea.

Tips for using Meer

  • The ordinary modern word is das Meer; die See also means sea in literary or nautical usage, while der See means lake in standard German.

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