south seas

language: de

definitions

  1. A historical and geographical term referring to the tropical waters and islands of the Pacific Ocean south of the equator.
    de: Südliche Pazifikregion
  2. Historically refers to the waters frequented by whalers and pirates, evoking romance and danger.
    de: Walfänger- und Piratengewässer

examples

  1. Explorers mapped the islands of the South Seas centuries ago.

    Entdecker kartierten die Inseln der Südsee vor Jahrhunderten.

  2. Queequeg was a skilled harpooner from the legendary South Seas.

    Queequeg war ein geschickter Harpunier aus der legendären Südsee.