Gewässer
dasNounbody of water; waters
English translations
- 01
bodies of water
- 02
waters
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine größere Menge Wasser, wie ein See, Fluss oder Meer.
- English meaning
- Body of water
- Synonym
- Wasser, See
- German example
- Der See ist ein beliebtes Gewässer für Wassersportler.
- English example
- The lake is a popular body of water for water sports enthusiasts.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Gewässer
- Plural Form
- die Gewässer
Related words
- Küstengewässer
coastal waters
- Küstengewässer
Coastal waters are the waters located near a coast, including sea bays, estuaries, and lagoons.
- Fluß
River
- Ufer
Shore
- Amöbe
An amoeba is a single-celled organism that can change its shape and moves by protruding its cytoplasm.
- Bachstelze
Wagtail
- Hydronym
Hydronym
- Lagune
Lagoon
- Fuchsschwalbe
A Welcome Swallow is a species of swallow found in Australia. Its plumage often has reddish or fox-red hues.
- Mandarinfisch
Mandarin fish
- Salzwasserfisch
A saltwater fish is a fish that lives in the sea or other saline waters.
- Dornhai
Spiny dogfish
- Requiemhai
Oceanic whitetip shark
- Zitronenhai
A lemon shark is a species of shark known for its yellowish coloration and found in tropical and subtropical waters.
- Eutrophierung
Eutrophication
- Blaualge
Cyanobacteria
- Hydrochemie
Hydrochemistry
- Wasserhyazinthe
Water hyacinth
- Küstenwache
Coast guard
- Siel
Sluice, drainage gate
- Limnologie
Limnology
- Kolk
Pothole, scour hole
- Aalleiter
Eel ladder
- Aalquappe
Eelpout
- Olm
Olm, cave salamander
- Bruchwasserläufer
Wood sandpiper
- Seekuh
manatee
- Abschlußdeich
Closure dike
- Überfischung
overfishing
- Schlammschicht
A layer of mud is a deposit of mud, often at the bottom of a body of water or on a surface.
- Mulm
Detritus
- Kelp
Kelp is a term for large brown algae that occur in colder coastal waters and often form dense underwater forests.
- Benthos
Benthos
- Raketenkreuzer
Guided missile cruiser
- schiffbar
Navigable
- hydratisiert
Hydrated
- fischreich
abounding in fish
- limnisch
Limnic refers to the freshwater of lakes and rivers, as opposed to seawater.
- Welle
wave
- limnologisch
Limnological
- Fluss
River
- Fähre
Ferry
- Teich
pond
- Trauerweide
Weeping willow
- Stocherkahn
Punt
- Graureiher
Grey heron
- Milchfisch
Milkfish
Example sentences with “Gewässer”
Das Gewässer ist sehr tief. (The body of water is very deep.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the plural of 'Gewässer'?
The plural is also 'die Gewässer'. It is a neuter noun.