Noun
der Segler
Pronunciation: /ˈzeːɡlɐ/
sailor, recreational sailor
C2
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plural Segler
Meanings
Noun
- sailor, recreational sailor
- 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.
Der Segler prüfte vor der Abfahrt noch einmal die Leinen.
The sailor checked the ropes once more before departure.