Das Wasserkraftwerk
Example: Das Wasserkraftwerk erzeugt saubere Energie aus Flüssen.
Definition
"Das Wasserkraftwerk" is a facility that generates electricity by harnessing the energy of flowing or falling water, typically from rivers or dams. It converts kinetic energy into electrical power, producing clean and renewable energy.
Etymology
The word "das Wasserkraftwerk" is a compound noun from German, combining "Wasser" meaning water, "Kraft" meaning power or force, and "Werk" meaning plant or factory. Together, it literally means 'water power plant'. This reflects its function of producing power from water.
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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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