German word

Wasser

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvasɐ/

Meaning

  • neuter nounwater

Example

Ich trinke das Wasser.

I drink the water.

Illustration for Wasser (water)

More examples

Hast du ein Glas Wasser für mich?

Do you have a glass of water for me?

Core concept

A clear liquid that can fill a glass, flow in a river, or spread across a sea.

Common phrases

  • ein Glas Wasser

    a glass of water

  • eine Flasche Wasser

    a bottle of water

Similar words

Mineralwasser: Drinking water from underground sources, sold in bottles or cans.
Stillwasser: Drinking water without carbonation.
Sprudel: Carbonated drinking water that fizzes and bubbles.
Leitungswasser: Water supplied to buildings through pipes for everyday use.

Definition in German

Wasser ist die für Lebewesen notwendige Flüssigkeit und bezeichnet sowohl Trinkwasser als auch natürliche Gewässer.

Word origin

German Wasser is an inherited Germanic word related to English water and other cognates in Germanic languages.

Usage tips

  • Wasser is normally an uncountable neuter noun, so ordinary amounts use measures such as ein Glas Wasser rather than a plural.

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