das Boot
Translation
boat, small ship
Examples
Das Boot liegt im Hafen.
The boat is in the harbour.
Wir fahren mit dem Boot über den See.
We are crossing the lake by boat.
Grammar Patterns
to go by boat Wir fahren mit dem Boot über den See.
Similar Words
das Schiff (ship, usually larger)
Etymology
Cognate with the English word 'boat', both from a common Germanic root. The pronunciation is very similar.
Memory Tips
'Das Boot' sounds almost identical to the English word 'boat', making it very easy to remember.