English–German

“shore” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈuːfɐ/

Example

Wir sitzen am Ufer und sehen den Sonnenuntergang.

We are sitting by the shore and watching the sunset.

Illustration for Ufer (shore)

How to say “shore” in German

“Shore” in German is Ufer.

A narrow strip where solid land meets a body of water, whether beside a river, lake, or sea.

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

Example sentences with Ufer

Wir gehen am Ufer entlang und beobachten die Vögel.

We walk along the shore and watch the birds.

Tips for using Ufer

  • Ufer has the same form in the singular and plural, so die Ufer can mean either the shores or banks of several waters.

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