Neuter

Steuerbord

Meaning

starboard (the right side of a nautical vessel)

Opposite of
Backbord
Synonyms

rechte Schiffsseite

Steuerbordseite

Frequency

C2
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈʃtɔɪ̯əʁbɔʁt/
Etymology

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

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