English–German
“groundwater” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈgʁʊntˌvasɐ/
Example
Nach dem Regen steigt das Grundwasser schnell.
After the rain, the groundwater rises quickly.
How to say “groundwater” in German
“Groundwater” in German is Grundwasser.
A hidden reservoir of water fills pores and cracks beneath the soil and rock.
Example sentences with Grundwasser
Die intensive Grundwasserentnahme führte zu sichtbaren Setzungen im Boden.
Intensive groundwater abstraction led to visible ground subsidence.
Tips for using Grundwasser
- Grundwasser is neuter and normally treated as a mass noun, so the usual form is das Grundwasser without a plural in ordinary use.