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Meer

sea

German grammar
dasMeern

Meaning of Meer

Deutsch

große salzige Wasserfläche zwischen Landmassen

English

a large area of salt water, smaller than an ocean or partly enclosed by land

sea

Pronunciation

German
[meːɐ̯]

Meer with English translation

Meer usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Das Meer war heute sehr ruhig.

The sea was very calm today.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Wir gingen am Meer spazieren.

We went for a walk by the sea.

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What's the difference between Meer, Ozean, and See

🇩🇪German

Usually refers to one of the large oceans (Atlantic, Pacific, etc.); emphasizes vastness and depth, less general than 'sea'.

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🇩🇪German

Ambiguous: 'See' can also mean a lake (der See). In the meaning 'die See' it's often poetic or used in expressions like 'auf See' (at sea).

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Meer belongs to the topic "Animal Basics →". Start with a short set of 3 words so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does Meer mean?

a large area of salt water, smaller than an ocean or partly enclosed by land

How do you pronounce Meer?

Meer is pronounced [meːɐ̯].

How is Meer used in a sentence?

The sea was very calm today. Translation: Das Meer war heute sehr ruhig.

Is Meer part of Animal Basics vocabulary?

Yes, Meer (sea) can be learned in the Animal Basics topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is Meer part of Living Beings vocabulary?

Yes, Meer (sea) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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