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 harbor.
Grammar Patterns
((the sailor's choir)) The sailor's choir is well-known in the town.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Shanty-Chor
Etymology
Made up of 'See' (sea), 'Mann' (man), and 'Chor' (choir). It literally means 'sea-man-choir'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a choir of sailors (Seemänner) singing hearty songs about their life at sea.