der See
lake (masculine: der)
How do you say “lake (masculine: der)” in German? It’s der See. See the pronunciation, an example sentence and a memory tip.
Articleder
Pluraldie Seen
Pronunciationdehr-ZAY
Example
Der See ist sehr ruhig.
The lake is very calm.
Memory tip
dehr-ZAY — imagine a deer by the ZAY (lake) — dehr-ZAY = lake.
Frequently asked questions
Is «See» der, die or das?
The correct article for «See» is der.
What is the plural of «See»?
The plural is die Seen.
German nouns with the article der →