der Segler
sailor
A person who practices the sport of sailing or sails a sailboat as a hobby.
EXAMPLE
Der erfahrene Segler kennt die Küste wie seine Westentasche.
The experienced sailor knows the coast like the back of his hand.
der Segler
sailor / sailboat / swift
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Meanings
der Segler
sailboat
A boat that is mainly powered by the force of the wind in its sails; a sailing boat.
EXAMPLE
Im Hafen liegt ein beeindruckender Dreimast-Segler vor Anker.
An impressive three-masted sailboat is anchored in the harbor.
der Segler
swift
A type of bird (e.g., the common swift) known for its fast flight and its ability to stay in the air for a very long time.
EXAMPLE
Hoch oben am Himmel konnte man die schnellen Segler bei der Jagd nach Insekten beobachten.
High up in the sky, you could watch the fast swifts hunting insects.
Usage tips
Word structure
The word 'Segler' is derived from the verb 'segeln' (to sail). The ending '-er' is often attached to verbs to refer to a person or device that performs that action.
EXAMPLE
Wer segeln lernen will, sollte einen Kurs besuchen.
Anyone who wants to learn to sail should take a course.
Word family
'Der Segler' (the sailor / sailboat / swift) belongs to a word family with the verb 'segeln' (to sail) and the noun 'das Segel' (the sail). All the words relate to movement by wind power.
EXAMPLE
Ohne Wind kann man mit einem Segelboot nicht segeln.
Without wind, you can't sail with a sailboat.
Context clue
The context makes clear which meaning is intended. If people are talking about sports or persons, it means the person. If it is about harbors or the sea, it is often the boat. In connection with the sky or birds, it refers to the bird species.
EXAMPLE
Der junge Segler gewann die Regatta.
The young sailor won the regatta.
Typical collocations
When 'Segler' means a boat, typical verbs are 'im Hafen liegen' (to be in the harbor), 'vor Anker gehen' (to anchor), or 'auf See sein' (to be at sea). It is also often combined with adjectives that describe the boat.
EXAMPLE
Ein majestätischer alter Segler lag im Hafen.
A majestic old sailboat lay in the harbor.
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