German word

Trinkwasser

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtʁɪŋkˌvasɐ/

Meaning

  • neuter noundrinking water

Example

Die Qualität des Trinkwassers ist wichtig.

The quality of the drinking water is important.

Illustration for Trinkwasser (drinking water)

More examples

Man braucht sauberes Trinkwasser zum Kochen.

You need clean drinking water for cooking.

Core concept

A clear glass filled from a household tap, ready to be lifted for a drink.

Common phrases

  • sauberes Trinkwasser

    clean drinking water

  • Zugang zu Trinkwasser

    access to drinking water

  • Trinkwasserqualität

    drinking water quality

Similar words

Leitungswasser: Drinkable water carried through building pipes and dispensed from taps.
Mineralwasser: Natural mineral-containing drinking water collected and sold in bottles.
Flaschenwasser: Commercial drinking water packaged in bottles for carrying.
Wasser: Water in the general sense as a liquid.

Definition in German

Zum Trinken bestimmtes, sauberes Wasser.

Word origin

The compound joins Trink- from trinken with Wasser, making the first element specify the water's intended use.

Usage tips

  • Trinkwasser is neuter, so its definite article is das and its genitive form is des Trinkwassers.

Opposites

  • Abwasserwastewaternoun
  • Schmutzwasserdirty waternoun

Related words

  • Trinkwasserversorgungdrinking water supplynoun
  • Trinkwasseraufbereitungdrinking water treatmentnoun

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