Usage Note
Bodensee is the German name for Lake Constance. Note der See (m) means 'lake', whereas die See (f) means 'sea' — a gender pair worth memorising. The lake borders Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Examples
"Der Bodensee liegt an der Grenze zwischen Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz."
Natural Translation
Lake Constance lies on the border between Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Literal Translation
The Bodensee lies on the border between Germany, Austria and the Switzerland.
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