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The sea between southern Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia.
Natural examples
Im Sommer fahren viele Familien ans Mittelmeer.
Many families travel to the Mediterranean in summer.
Das Mittelmeer verbindet mehrere Länder und Kulturen.
The Mediterranean connects several countries and cultures.
Das Schiff überquerte das Mittelmeer bei ruhigem Wetter.
The ship crossed the Mediterranean in calm weather.
Usage note
Neuter geographical name, used with an article in German. The adjective is mediterran.
Mini-lesson: Mittelmeer
The sea between southern Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia. Neuter geographical name, used with an article in German. The adjective is mediterran.
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