Vokabahn

Segler

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Noun

der Segler

Pronunciation: /ˈzeːɡlɐ/

sailor, recreational sailor

C2 rank #9,431 plural Segler

Meanings

Noun
  1. sailor, recreational sailor
  2. swift (bird)

Example sentence

Die Segler warten im Hafen auf besseren Wind.

The sailors are waiting in the harbour for better wind.

Word forms

singular der Segler
plural die Segler

The four cases

Singular

Nominativeder Segler
Accusativeden Segler
Dativedem Segler
Genitivedes Seglers

Plural

Nominativedie Segler
Accusativedie Segler
Dativeden Seglern
Genitiveder Segler

Usage

  • ein erfahrener Segler — An experienced sailor, especially someone sailing for recreation.
  • Segler / Segelboot — A person who sails versus a sailing boat; Segler can also refer to a vessel.
Extra sentence

Der Segler prüfte vor der Abfahrt noch einmal die Leinen.

The sailor checked the ropes once more before departure.