Steuerbord

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German[edit]

 Steuerbord on German Wikipedia

Etymology[edit]

Equivalent to Steuer (“helm, steering wheel”) + Bord (“board”), because early Germanic ships were steered with a paddle over the right side.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈʃtɔɪ̯əʁbɔʁt/, [ˈʃtɔɪ̯ɐbɔʁtʰ]
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Noun[edit]

Steuerbord n (strong, genitive Steuerbordes or Steuerbords, plural Steuerborde)

  1. starboard (the right side of a nautical vessel)
    Antonym: Backbord

Declension[edit]

Declension of Steuerbord [neuter, strong]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein das Steuerbord die Steuerborde
genitive eines des Steuerbordes, Steuerbords der Steuerborde
dative einem dem Steuerbord, Steuerborde1 den Steuerborden
accusative ein das Steuerbord die Steuerborde

1Now rare, see notes.

Descendants[edit]

  • → Polish: sterburta

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Further reading[edit]

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