German Word · Intermediate
Ufer
shore, shoreline
Pronunciation: /ˈuːfəʁ/
Meaning
shore, shoreline
Example
Die See lag wie ein Spiegel da, und nur hin und wieder rauschte eine Brandungswelle gegen das sandige Ufer.
The sea lay there like a mirror, and only now and then a breaking wave swept against the sandy shore.
Practice tips
- Practice Ufer out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.