Das Wasserkraftwerk
Example: Das Wasserkraftwerk erzeugt saubere Energie für die Stadt.
Definition
"Das Wasserkraftwerk" refers to a hydroelectric power plant that generates clean energy by converting the kinetic energy of flowing or falling water into electricity, commonly used to supply power to cities and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Etymology
The word "das Wasserkraftwerk" is a compound of three German words: 'Wasser' meaning water, 'Kraft' meaning power or force, and 'Werk' meaning plant or factory. Together, they describe a facility that harnesses water's power to produce energy. Did you know? The concept of using water for power dates back to ancient times with water wheels, but the modern term reflects industrial advances.
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"Das Wasserkraftwerk" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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