Steuerbord

German

Etymology

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

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

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

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

Declension

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Descendants
  • → Polish: sterburta

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Further reading
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