English–German
“fountain” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbʁʊnən/
Example
Die Kinder spielen am Brunnen im Park.
The children are playing by the fountain in the park.
How to say “fountain” in German
“Fountain” in German is Brunnen.
A central water place that can be an old well for drawing water or a decorative fountain in a park.
Example sentences with Brunnen
Die Dorfbewohner holen Wasser aus dem Brunnen.
The villagers fetch water from the well.
Tips for using Brunnen
- German uses Springbrunnen for a decorative fountain and Trinkbrunnen for a drinking fountain when the type needs to be clear.