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Plattensee

Plattensee

9.6
A large shallow lake in western Hungary that many people visit for holidays
  • proper noun
translation icon : Plattensee
  • Many tourists visit the Plattensee each summer for its beautiful scenery and mild waters.

Examples

  • Sailing competitions are regularly held on the Plattensee in Hungary.

  • She fondly remembers family holidays by the shores of the Plattensee during her childhood.

  • The Plattensee is known for its beautiful landscapes.

  • Have you ever visited the Plattensee in Hungary?

  • Many tourists visit the Plattensee each summer for its beautiful scenery and mild waters.

  • Sailing competitions are regularly held on the Plattensee in Hungary.

  • She fondly remembers family holidays by the shores of the Plattensee during her childhood.

Synonyms

Lake Balaton
vsPlattensee
1 5.3

A large shallow lake in western Hungary where people spend holidays

is used as the lake's name in German rather than English
Balaton
vsPlattensee
1 7.2

A large shallow lake in western Hungary popular as a holiday place

is the name used in German instead of this shorter local form

Surface Forms

Plattensee main

Etymology

Plattensee is a German name made of Platten and See, where Platten comes from the German word platte meaning 'flat', like a 'plate', and See means 'lake'. So calling Lake Balaton the Plattensee suggests a wide, shallow lake with calm, mild waters that many people enjoy on holiday.