German · Travel & Places
Meer
Sea / Ocean
Beginnernoun
Definition
A large body of salt water.
Example
Das Meer ist heute sehr ruhig.
The sea is very calm today.
Etymology
'Meer' comes from Old High German 'mēro', originating from Proto-Germanic '*mēriz', meaning 'lake' or 'sea'. It has been used in various contexts to signify large bodies of water.
How & Where It’s Used
'Meer' is predominantly used in formal contexts, literature, and in everyday conversation when referring to seas and oceans. It is uniformly understood across German-speaking regions.
Literary Heritage
It frequently appears in poetry and literature, notable in works by authors like Rainer Maria Rilke.