der Seemannschor
Translation
sailor's choir, sea shanty choir
Examples
Der Seemannschor singt Lieder von der See.
The sailor's choir sings songs of the sea.
Im Hafen trat ein berühmter Seemannschor auf.
A famous sailor's choir performed in the harbour.
Grammar Patterns
((the sailor's choir)) The sailor's choir is well-known in the town.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Shanty-Chor
Etymology
Composed of 'See' (sea), 'Mann' (man), and 'Chor' (choir). Literally a 'sea-man-choir'.
Memory Tips
Picture a choir of sailors (Seemänner) singing traditional songs about the sea.