German word

Weiher

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvaɪ̯ɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounpond

Example

Wir treffen uns am Weiher.

We meet by the pond.

Illustration for Weiher (pond)

More examples

Am Morgen liegt leichter Nebel über dem Weiher.

In the morning, a light fog lies over the pond.

Core concept

A small still-water basin with a calm surface, usually made or shaped for fish, plants, or decoration.

Common phrases

  • am Weiher spazieren gehen

    go for a walk by the pond

  • einen Weiher anlegen

    create a pond

  • am Weiher angeln

    go fishing at the pond

Similar words

Teich: A small pond, natural or artificial, often found in gardens and parks.
See: A relatively large freshwater lake surrounded by land, often used for swimming or boating.
Tümpel: A tiny, shallow pond-like pool that may form from collected rainwater.
Fluss: A long waterway whose current flows steadily downstream.

Definition in German

Kleiner, meist künstlich angelegter stehender Gewässerbereich, oft flach und als Teich oder Ziergewässer genutzt.

Word origin

The German noun is a borrowing from Latin vivarium through Old High German wîhari and Middle High German wîher.

Usage tips

  • For a fixed location, German uses an with the dative in am Weiher, which contracts an dem to am.

Other meanings

  • poolnoun

Related words

  • Karpfenweihercarp pondnoun
  • Weiheranlagepond facilitynoun
  • Weiherbesitzerpond ownernoun

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