See in every case
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der See | die Seen |
| Accusative | den See | die Seen |
| Dative | dem See | den Seen |
| Genitive | des Sees | der Seen |
See in use
- A1
Wir wohnen am See.
We live by the lake.
- A1
Im Sommer schwimmen wir im See.
In summer we swim in the lake.
- A2
In der Schweiz gibt es viele Seen.
There are lots of lakes in Switzerland.
Good to know
- der See = lake; die See = sea (die Nordsee).
- Plural: die Seen [ˈzeːən].
Related words
- das MeerA1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it der, die or das See?
It's der See. See is masculine, and the plural is die Seen.
What does See mean?
See means lake in English.
What is the plural of See?
The plural is die Seen. In the plural the article is always die (nominative).