Bucht
bay
Meaning of Bucht
ein Teil des Meeres, der von Land teilweise umgeben ist
a part of the sea partly surrounded by land
Pronunciation
Bucht with English translation
Bucht usage examples
Die Bucht ist sehr ruhig.
The bay is very calm.
Boote liegen in der Bucht.
Boats are anchored in the bay.
Bucht synonyms
What's the difference between Bucht, Meeresbucht, Golf, Einbuchtung, Buchtseite, and Hafeneinfahrt
Sea bay; emphasizes that it is a bay in the sea, partly enclosed by land. It sounds a bit more descriptive and specific than the simple word “Bucht”.
Gulf; usually refers to a large bay-like sea area that reaches far into the land. It is often used in geography for very large bays.
Indentation, hollow, or inward curve; this is a more general word, not only for the sea. In a coastal context, it can describe a shape like a bay.
Advanced: broader words
Side of a bay; this is not the name of the bay itself, but a reference to one of its parts. It is used only when describing a specific place.
Harbor entrance; this is not the bay itself, but the place where ships enter the port. It may be located in a sheltered bay, but it means something different.
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Questions about this word
What does Bucht mean?
a part of the sea partly surrounded by land
How do you pronounce Bucht?
Bucht is pronounced [ˈbuxt].
How is Bucht used in a sentence?
The bay is very calm. Translation: Die Bucht ist sehr ruhig.
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