Usage Note
Lagune refers to a shallow coastal water body separated from the open sea by a sand bar or reef — as in the Lagune von Venedig (Venice lagoon) or Pacific atolls. In German school geography it appears when studying coastal landforms and coral reef ecosystems (Korallenriff).
Examples
"Die türkisfarbene Lagune war von Korallenriffen und weißem Sand umgeben."
Natural Translation
The turquoise lagoon was surrounded by coral reefs and white sand.
Literal Translation
The turquoise lagoon was surrounded by coral reefs and white sand.
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