No. 3,641 in German
nordsee
"Nordsee" translates to "North Sea," referring to the sea located in northern Europe.
In a sentence
Ich möchte gerne eine Reise an die Nordsee unternehmen.
I would like to go on a trip to the North Sea.
The word 'Nordsee' refers to the geographical body of water known as the North Sea.
Die Nordsee ist bekannt für ihre Wattlandschaften.
The North Sea is known for its tidal flats.
Here, 'Nordsee' is the subject of the sentence and refers to the area as a notable geographical feature.
Zu der Zeit war die Nordsee ein wichtiges Handelsgebiet.
During that time, the North Sea was an important trade area.
In this context, 'Nordsee' is used historically to signify its role as a trade location.
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