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minus-squareChaoticNeutralCzech@feddit.orglinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up3·4 hours agoNot really, the words Meer and Ozean are used for just about every sea/ocean, except the ones Germany actually borders (Nordsee and Ostsee)
minus-squareaccideath@feddit.orglinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up2·49 minutes agoIt’s primarily a difference in gender. „Der See“ (masculine) is a lake, while „die See“ (feminine) is the ocean. But yes, it’s much more common to talk about „Meer“ and „Ozean“. Talking about „die See“ is a bit archaic and pirate-speak-ish.
Not really, the words Meer and Ozean are used for just about every sea/ocean, except the ones Germany actually borders (Nordsee and Ostsee)
It’s primarily a difference in gender. „Der See“ (masculine) is a lake, while „die See“ (feminine) is the ocean.
But yes, it’s much more common to talk about „Meer“ and „Ozean“. Talking about „die See“ is a bit archaic and pirate-speak-ish.