Das Wasser
Example: Das Wasser im See ist heute sehr kalt.
Definition
"Das Wasser" refers to the clear, tasteless, and odorless liquid essential for life, commonly found in rivers, lakes, and oceans. It is used for drinking, cooking, cleaning, and various other daily activities, as illustrated in the phrase 'Das Wasser im See ist heute sehr kalt.'
Etymology
The word "das Wasser" comes from the Old High German 'wazzar,' which is related to similar words in other Germanic languages like English 'water' and Dutch 'water.' Did you know that this root traces back to the Proto-Indo-European word '*wódr̥,' showing how fundamental water is across cultures and languages?
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"Das Wasser" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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