German Conversation · Level 157
30 words
German word
Abwasser
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈapˌvasɐ/
Meaning
- neuter nounwastewater
Example
Das Abwasser fließt in den Fluss.
The wastewater flows into the river.
More examples
Das Labor analysiert das Abwasser auf Schadstoffe.
The laboratory analyzes the wastewater for contaminants.
Core concept
Water that has carried dirt or unwanted substances away moves through a pipe toward treatment or discharge.
Common phrases
Abwasser analysieren
analyze wastewater
Abwasser aufbereiten
treat wastewater
Similar words
Schmutzwasser: Dirty water discharged from households, businesses, or industrial processes.
Abwasserleitung: A pipe carrying wastewater from a building or facility to sewers or a treatment plant.
Kläranlage: A facility that treats dirty water for safe release or possible reuse.
Regenwasser: Water from rain that collects or flows across the ground.
Definition in German
Abwasser bezeichnet Wasser, das nach Gebrauch oder durch Verschmutzung unrein geworden ist und über Rohre oder Kanäle abgeführt wird.
Word origin
The German compound joins Ab- in its directional sense of removal with Wasser, forming a noun for water removed after use or contamination.
Usage tips
- Abwasser is broader than English sewage because it can include industrial and other contaminated wastewater, not only household waste.
Other meanings
- sewagenoun
Opposites
- Trinkwasserdrinking waternoun
Related words
- Abwasseraufbereitungwastewater treatmentnoun
- Abwassersystemwastewater systemnoun