noun
lake
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See (der See) means 'lake' in German. It’s masculine (der), plural Seen, genitive Sees. Important: do not confuse with die See, which is 'the sea'—a different noun. Declines normally (dem See, den See). Used for inland bodies of water in geographic and recreational contexts.
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Der See ist im Sommer sehr warm.
The lake is very warm in summer.
Nachdem die Familie den See erreichte, gingen die Kinder zum Ufer, weil das Wetter besser wurde.
After the family reached the lake, the children went to the shore because the weather improved.
Im Sommer schwimmen wir gerne im See.
In summer we like to swim in the lake.
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Picture a peaceful lake with the single word 'See' on a postcard
der — imagine a blue lake with a sign 'Der See'
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Note: German also has 'die See' meaning 'sea' (different gender). This entry is the masculine 'der See' (lake).