noun
das Gewässer, –
water · body of water
Dies ist ein Ort, an dem sich Wasser sammelt, wie zum Beispiel ein See, Fluss oder Teich.
The German word "Gewässer" is a noun meaning "body of water" or "waters". It is plural in form but singular in meaning, referring collectively to natural or artificial water bodies such as lakes, rivers, seas, or ponds.
- It is derived from "Wasser" meaning "water".
- The prefix "Ge-" often indicates a collective or plural noun in German, here implying a collection of water.
Similar words:
- "See" (lake)
- "Fluss" (river)
- "Meer" (sea)
- "Teich" (pond)
Difference:
- "Gewässer" is a general, collective term for any kind of water body, while the others specify particular types of water bodies.
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Examples
In den Gewässern schwimmen viele Fische.noun
Many fish swim in the waters.
Viele Tiere leben in diesem Gewässer.noun
Many animals live in this body of water.
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