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Bodensee

Bodensee

7.6
A large lake in central Europe on the border between Germany, Switzerland and Austria
  • proper noun
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  • The Bodensee region is known for its picturesque towns and vineyards.

Examples

  • The Bodensee is beautiful in the spring.

  • The ferry across the Bodensee offers stunning views of the distant Alps.

  • Many tourists cycle around the shores of the Bodensee each summer.

  • I visited the Bodensee last summer.

  • The Bodensee is a popular destination for tourists looking to enjoy scenic boat rides.

  • Many artists have been inspired by the stunning landscapes around the Bodensee.

  • In summer, locals often swim in the warm waters of the Bodensee.

Synonyms

Constance
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A large lake between Germany, Austria and Switzerland where the Rhine flows

is the German name rather than the shorter English form
Lake Constance
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A large lake on the border of Germany, Switzerland, and Austria where the Rhine flows

is the German name for the same lake on those borders

Surface Forms

Bodensee main

Etymology

Bodensee is a German name made of two parts: Boden meaning 'ground' or 'bottom' and See meaning 'lake' (like the English word 'sea'). So Bodensee simply names the lake by the land and is the German word for Lake Constance on the border of Germany, Switzerland, and Austria.