Das Entwässerungssystem
Example: Das Entwässerungssystem sorgt für den Schutz vor Überschwemmungen.
Definition
"Das Entwässerungssystem" refers to a drainage system designed to remove excess water from an area, typically to prevent flooding and water accumulation. It consists of pipes, channels, and other infrastructure that directs water safely away from buildings and land.
Etymology
The word "das Entwässerungssystem" combines the German components 'Entwässerung,' meaning drainage or removal of water, and 'System,' meaning system. 'Entwässerung' comes from 'ent-' (a prefix meaning removal) and 'Wasser' (water), clearly indicating a system for removing water. Did you know this word literally means 'the water removal system'?
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"Das Entwässerungssystem" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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the drainage system