Die Bewässerung
Example: Die Bewässerung der Felder ist im Sommer besonders wichtig.
Definition
"Die Bewässerung" refers to the process or system of supplying water to land or crops to help growth, especially important during dry periods. It involves artificial methods to ensure adequate moisture for plants, such as irrigation channels or sprinklers.
Etymology
The word "die Bewässerung" comes from the German verb "bewässern," meaning to water or irrigate. It combines the prefix 'be-' indicating a process, with 'Wasser,' meaning water, and the suffix '-ung,' which forms a noun. Did you know? The concept has been essential since ancient times for agriculture.
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"Die Bewässerung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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