noun
Baltic Sea
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Ostsee means the Baltic Sea. It's a proper geographic name and a feminine noun (die Ostsee) with no plural. Use with dative in locations (an der Ostsee = at the Baltic Sea; in der Ostsee = in the Baltic Sea). No irregular declension beyond normal singular forms.
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Die Reisegruppe blieb länger, weil sie an der Ostsee entspannen wollte.
The tour group stayed longer because they wanted to relax on the Baltic Sea.
Die Ostsee ist im Sommer ein beliebtes Urlaubsziel.
The Baltic Sea is a popular holiday destination in summer.
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Picture a map of northern Europe with the Baltic Sea labeled 'Ostsee'.
Think 'Ost' = east and 'See' = sea; 'East Sea' — Baltic Sea.
Die = female: imagine the sea as a maternal figure called 'die Ostsee' who welcomes vacationers.
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Proper name for the Baltic Sea in German. Usually treated as singular and feminine (die Ostsee). | Singular-only proper noun; plural forms are not applicable.