Die Überschwemmung
Example: Nach der Überschwemmung mussten viele Menschen ihr Haus verlassen.
Definition
"die Überschwemmung" refers to flooding caused by an overflow of water that submerges land which is usually dry. It often results in damage to property and displacement of people, as in the example where many had to leave their homes after the flood.
Etymology
The word "die Überschwemmung" comes from the German prefix "über-" meaning 'over' or 'above,' and "schwemmung," derived from the verb "schwemmen," meaning 'to wash away.' Together, it literally means 'washing over,' describing the process of water overflowing onto land.
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"Die Überschwemmung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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