Wasserspeier
derNoungargoyle; masculine noun
English translations
- 01
gargoyle
- 02
spout
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Wasserspeier ist ein dekoratives architektonisches Element, das dazu dient, Regenwasser von einem Gebäude abzuleiten.
- English meaning
- A gargoyle is a decorative architectural element that serves to divert rainwater away from a building.
- Synonym
- Gargoyle
- German example
- Der Wasserspeier am Dom spuckt Wasser nach einem Regenguss.
- English example
- The gargoyle on the cathedral spits water after a rain shower.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Wasserspeier
- Plural Form
- die Wasserspeier
Example sentences with “Wasserspeier”
Der Wasserspeier am Dom ist sehr alt. (The gargoyle on the cathedral is very old.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the plural of Wasserspeier?
The plural is 'die Wasserspeier'.