Seebad

seaside resort, coastal bathing spa

noun ZAY-baht Rare

Usage Note

Seebad is an officially recognised coastal resort offering therapeutic bathing in the sea. Historic Baltic Seebäder such as Heringsdorf, Binz, and Warnemünde feature the iconic white-painted spa architecture (Bäderarchitektur).

Examples

"Das Seebad Binz auf Rügen lockt mit seinem weißen Sandstrand jährlich tausende Urlauber an."

Natural Translation

The seaside resort of Binz on Rügen attracts thousands of holidaymakers annually with its white sandy beach.

Literal Translation

The seaside resort Binz on Rügen lures with its white sand beach annually thousands of holidaymakers.

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