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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