English–German

“river” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/flʊs/

Example

Wir angeln an den Flüssen am Wochenende.

We fish by the rivers on weekends.

Illustration for Fluss (river)

How to say “river” in German

“River” in German is Fluss.

A broad natural channel with banks and a bed carries water steadily toward a lower outlet.

Full entry for Fluss: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Fluss

Wir machen ein Picknick am Fluss.

We are having a picnic by the river.

Tips for using Fluss

  • Fluss is masculine, and its plural is Flüsse with an umlaut; an den Flüssen uses the dative plural after an for location.

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