Wadden Sea
das Wattenmeer, die Wattenmeere
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Wadden Sea
A shallow coastal sea whose floor largely falls dry at low tide and is covered by water again at high tide. The seabed consists mainly of tidal flats and is often located between the coast and offshore islands.
Das Wattenmeer an der Nordseeküste ist ein wichtiger Lebensraum für viele Vögel.
The Wadden Sea along the North Sea coast is an important habitat for many birds.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Wattenmeere |
| genitive | des Wattenmeeres |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Wattenmeer | die Wattenmeere |
| accusative | das Wattenmeer | die Wattenmeere |
| dative | dem Wattenmeer | den Wattenmeeren |
| genitive | des Wattenmeeres des Wattenmeers | der Wattenmeere |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Wattenmeer' (Wadden Sea) is made up of 'Watt' (tidal flats) and 'Meer' (sea). The word therefore refers to a sea whose floor consists of tidal flats.
Das Wattenmeer ist für seine großen Sand- und Schlickflächen bekannt.
The Wadden Sea is known for its vast sand and mudflats.
For a stay or location, 'im Wattenmeer' (in the Wadden Sea) is usually used. For movement or excursions, phrases with 'durch' (through) or 'ins' (into the) are common.
Bei Ebbe waren wir stundenlang im Wattenmeer unterwegs.
At low tide, we spent hours exploring the Wadden Sea.
Die Gruppe fuhr mit einem Schiff ins Wattenmeer.
The group took a boat into the Wadden Sea.
Common collocations include 'Ebbe und Flut im Wattenmeer' (high and low tide in the Wadden Sea), 'das Wattenmeer erkunden' (to explore the Wadden Sea), and 'durch das Wattenmeer wandern' (to hike through the Wadden Sea). The word often appears in texts about nature, coastal protection, and birds.
Viele Besucher erkunden das Wattenmeer bei einer geführten Wanderung.
Many visitors explore the Wadden Sea on a guided walk.
