das Boot
Translation
boat, small ship
Examples
Das Boot liegt im Hafen.
The boat is in the harbor.
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, generally larger)
Etymology
Cognate with the English 'boat,' sharing a common Germanic origin. The sound is nearly identical.
Memory Tips
Remembering 'Das Boot' is simple for English speakers because it sounds just like 'boat'.