German - English (British) translations for "Segel"
"Segel" German translation
Translation
sail
Definition
sail
Part of speech
noun
Gender
neuter
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: sail
Das Segel des Bootes war weiß.
The sail of the boat was white.
Meaning: curtain
Die Vorhänge waren aus Segelstoff.
The curtains were made of sail fabric.
Meaning: veil
Die Braut trug einen Schleier aus Spitze und Segeltüll.
The bride wore a veil made of lace and tulle.
Meaning: flag
Die Nationalflagge wurde am Mast gehisst und das Segel flatterte im Wind.
The national flag was hoisted on the mast and the flag fluttered in the wind.
Meaning: cover
Der Tisch war mit einem weißen Segeltuch bedeckt.
The table was covered with a white canvas.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: Das Segel ist blau.
The sail is blue.
A1: Ich möchte ein Segelboot kaufen.
I would like to buy a sailboat.
A1: Die Kinder spielen mit einem kleinen Segel.
The children are playing with a small sail.
B1: Er segelt gerne auf dem Meer.
He enjoys sailing on the sea.
B1: Wir haben gestern das Segel gehisst und sind losgefahren.
Yesterday, we hoisted the sail and set off.
B1: Sie werden nächste Woche einen Segelkurs machen.
They will take a sailing course next week.
C1: Nachdem er das Segel gesetzt hatte, begann die Reise über den Ozean.
After he had set the sail, the journey across the ocean began.
C1: Wenn das Wetter gut ist, können wir morgen segeln gehen.
If the weather is good, we can go sailing tomorrow.
C1: Die Regatta war hart umkämpft, aber am Ende gewann sein Team das goldene Segel.
The regatta was fiercely contested, but in the end his team won the golden sail.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.The German noun 'Segel' translates to 'sail' in English. It refers to a large piece of fabric or other material that is used to catch the wind and propel a boat or ship through water.
Sails have been used for centuries as the primary means of propulsion for sailing vessels. They come in various shapes and sizes, depending on the type of boat and the desired speed and direction of travel.
In addition to their practical function, sails also have symbolic and cultural significance. They are often associated with adventure, exploration, and freedom, and are frequently depicted in art, literature, and folklore.