German noun
der See
Quick answer
The correct German article for See is der, so you say der See. The plural form is die Seen. In English, it usually means lake.
Meaning and usage
The correct article is der, so you say der See. The plural is die Seen. In English, See usually means lake.
Learner note
Do not memorize See on its own — learn it as der See. Remember the plural together with the noun: die Seen.
Other article or meaning variants
This lemma appears with more than one valid article or meaning in German. Use the context and glosses below to compare the variants.
der See
lake
Plural: die Seen
die See
sea
Plural: die Seen
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FAQ
What is the article for See?
The correct article is der, so the full noun is der See.
What is the plural of See?
The plural form is die Seen.
What does See mean in English?
See usually means lake in English.
Can See have more than one article in German?
Yes. See appears with multiple article or meaning variants, so you should check the context and compare the listed options.