German word

Wasserturm

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvasɐˌtʊɐ̯m/

Meaning

  • masculine nounwater tower

Example

Die Wassertürme sind schon von weitem zu sehen.

The water towers can already be seen from far away.

Illustration for Wasserturm (water tower)

More examples

Das Festival findet neben dem Wasserturm statt.

The festival takes place next to the water tower.

Core concept

A tall structure with its water tank raised above the surrounding buildings.

Common phrases

  • historischer Wasserturm

    historic water tower

  • Wasserturm als Wahrzeichen

    water tower as a landmark

  • der Blick vom Wasserturm

    view from the water tower

Similar words

Turm: A notably tall structure that rises above other buildings.
Aussichtsturm: A tower built for climbing to a high viewpoint over the surrounding scenery.

Definition in German

Wasserturm ist ein oft weithin sichtbares Bauwerk mit einem großen Behälter, das der Wasserversorgung einer Gemeinde dient.

Word origin

Wasserturm is a German compound of Wasser, an inherited Germanic word, and Turm, borrowed through German from Latin turris.

Usage tips

  • Wasserturm is masculine, so its singular articles are der and ein; the plural is Wassertürme, with an umlaut.

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