A2Vocabulary

See (der)

Lake

In German

See (der)

zay

Don't Get Confused!

Looks like
See
In English means: "To perceive with the eyes; to understand"
Actually means
See (der)
Lake
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Memory TipYou can 'see' a German 'See' (lake), but you can't 'see' with a 'See'. One is a body of water, the other is an action.

Example Sentences

  1. 1

    Wir schwimmen im See.

    We swim in the lake.

  2. 2

    Der Bodensee ist ein großer See.

    Lake Constance is a large lake.

FAQ

How do you say "Lake" in German?

"Lake" in German is "See (der)" (zay). Example: Wir schwimmen im See..

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