In German

Boot

Meaning: boat

Formal or informal? “Das Boot” is a small boat. For a large ship, Germans say “das Schiff”.

Example sentences

  • DasBootliegtamSee.

    The boat is by the lake.

  • WirfahrenmitdemBoot.

    We go by boat.

  • DieBootesindsehrschnell.

    The boats are very fast.

Grammar note

“Das Boot” is neuter. The plural is “die Boote”, with an umlaut on the “o”.

Common mistake

Don't call an ocean liner “Boot”. A big ship is “das Schiff”, and “Boot” is for smaller boats.

Quick check

Which German word means “boat”?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the German for “ship”?

“Das Schiff”.

What is the plural of “Boot”?

“Boote”, with an umlaut.