NOUN
Gewässer/ɡəˈvɛsɐ/body of water; waters
Gewässer is a German noun that means body of water or waters. It is pronounced /ɡəˈvɛsɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Gewässer".
Definitions
1.natural or artificial accumulation of water on the earth's surface(geography, general)
a.lake, river, sea, etc.
Viele Vögel leben an diesem Gewässer.—Many birds live by this body of water.
b.any type of water body (including streams, canals, ponds, etc.)
Das Schwimmen in offenen Gewässern kann gefährlich sein.—Swimming in open waters can be dangerous.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Gewässer | die Gewässer |
| Genitive | des Gewässers | der Gewässer |
| Dative | dem Gewässer | den Gewässern |
| Accusative | das Gewässer | die Gewässer |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Gewässer" mean in English?
- "Gewässer" means body of water or waters. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Gewässer"?
- "Gewässer" is pronounced /ɡəˈvɛsɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Gewässer" der, die, or das?
- "Gewässer" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Gewässer"?
- The plural of "Gewässer" is "Gewässer".
- What part of speech is "Gewässer"?
- "Gewässer" is a noun in German.
