Binnensee

inland lake

noun BIN-nen-zay Rare

Usage Note

Binnensee is a lake located entirely within a country's interior, as opposed to a coastal lagoon or reservoir. Note der See m = lake, but die See f = sea. Germany has numerous Binnenseen, mostly glacial in origin.

Examples

"Die Mecklenburger Seenplatte ist reich an Binnenseen, die durch Kanäle verbunden sind."

Natural Translation

The Mecklenburg Lake District is rich in inland lakes connected by canals.

Literal Translation

The Mecklenburg lake plate is rich in inland lakes that through canals are connected.

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