wasserdurchlässig

permeable; pervious to water

English translations

  1. 01

    water-permeable

  2. 02

    permeable to water

Word details

German meaning
Eigenschaft von Materialien, Wasser durchzulassen.
English meaning
Water-permeable
Synonym
permeabel
German example
Sand ist ein wasserdurchlässiger Boden.
English example
Sand is a water-permeable soil.
Comparative
wasserdurchlässigerSuperlative: am wasserdurchlässigsten

Example sentences with “wasserdurchlässig”

  1. Der Boden ist stark wasserdurchlässig. (The soil is highly permeable to water.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'wasserdurchlässig' a compound adjective in German?

Yes, it is a compound adjective formed by 'Wasser' (water) and 'durchlässig' (permeable). It functions as a standard predicate or attributive adjective.