die Lanke
Translation
cove, bay, inlet
Examples
Wir rudern in die Lanke hinein.
We are rowing into the cove.
Grammar Patterns
die Lanke a cove, a small bay An der Lanke steht ein altes Haus.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bucht, Einbuchtung
Etymology
Originates from Slavic languages, related to words meaning 'bend' or 'meadow by the water'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'lanky' arm of a lake reaching into the land. It's a regional term, mostly used in Northern and Eastern Germany.