noun
das Ufer, –
part
Das ist der Rand eines Sees, Flusses oder Meeres, wo das Wasser auf das Land trifft.
The German word "Ufer" is a noun meaning "shore", "bank", or "riverbank". It refers to the land alongside a body of water such as a river, lake, or sea.
- The word itself is simple and not broken down into smaller meaningful components in this case.
Similar words:
- Strand (beach) — usually refers to a sandy or pebbly shore along the sea or a lake.
- Küste (coast) — refers to the coastline, often larger and related to the sea.
- Flussufer (riverbank) — specifically the bank of a river (combines Fluss = river + Ufer).
Difference:
- Ufer is a general term for the edge of any water body.
- Strand implies sand or a beach-like area good for recreation.
- Küste refers to extensive coastal areas, usually sea shorelines.
- Flussufer is more specific to rivers, whereas Ufer can be used for lakes, seas, or rivers.
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Examples
Am Ufer des Sees sitzt eine Gruppe von Enten.noun
A tó partján egy csapat kacsa ül.
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