German Conversation · Level 74
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German word
Brunnen
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbʁʊnən/
Meaning
- masculine nounfountain
Example
Die Kinder spielen am Brunnen im Park.
The children are playing by the fountain in the park.
More examples
Die Dorfbewohner holen Wasser aus dem Brunnen.
The villagers fetch water from the well.
Core concept
A central water place that can be an old well for drawing water or a decorative fountain in a park.
Common phrases
sich am Brunnen treffen
meet at the fountain
Wasser aus dem Brunnen holen
fetch water from the well
Similar words
Trinkbrunnen: A drinking fountain providing water for people to drink directly.
Springbrunnen: An ornamental fountain arranged to create attractive water displays.
Quelle: A natural spring where water flows up from underground.
Definition in German
Brunnen ist ein Bauwerk oder Ort, an dem Wasser gefördert, gesammelt oder als Fontäne gezeigt wird.
Word origin
The modern noun developed from Middle High German brunne, continuing the older Germanic word for a natural water source.
Usage tips
- German uses Springbrunnen for a decorative fountain and Trinkbrunnen for a drinking fountain when the type needs to be clear.
Other meanings
- wellnoun
Related words
- Brunnenwasserwell waternoun
- Brunnenanlagefountain installationnoun