noun
der Weiher, –
pond
Ein kleines stilles Gewässer an Land, oft mit Pflanzen und Tieren darum.
Definition & meaning
A Weiher is a small, shallow body of fresh water, usually smaller than a lake (See) and often stagnant or very slow-moving. Unlike a pond (Teich), which is often man-made or artificially controlled, a Weiher is typically a natural formation, though the terms are frequently used interchangeably in everyday German.
Grammar & Word origin
- Gender: Masculine (der).
- Plural: die Weiher.
- Origin: The word originates from the Old High German wiari, which is derived from the Latin vivarium (meaning a park or pond for keeping live animals, especially fish). It refers to the historical usage of these bodies of water for fish farming.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Teich (often used synonymously, though technically distinct in size/origin)
- Tümpel (usually smaller and muddier)
- Gewässer (general term for body of water)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Die Kinder spielen am Weiher.noun
The children are playing at the pond.
Im Dorf gibt es viele kleine Weiher.noun
In the village there are many small ponds.
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