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Wasser

/ˈvasɐ/
noun★Beginner
general

The clear, transparent liquid essential for life, composed of hydrogen and oxygen (H₂O).

Ich trinke ein Glas Wasser.

I drink a glass of water.

Das Wasser im See ist sehr kalt.

The water in the lake is very cold.

💡

In German, 'Wasser' is always capitalized as it is a noun.

Collocations

Leitungswassertap waterMineralwassermineral waterTrinkwasserdrinking water

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Antonyms

Related Phrases

Wasser auf die Mühlenidiom
to add fuel to the fire
Wasser predigen und Wein trinkenproverb
to practice what you preach

💡Pro Tip

Capitalization

Remember that all German nouns, including 'Wasser', are capitalized.

⚡Gold Rule

Article Usage

In German, 'Wasser' can be used with 'das' (neuter) or without an article when referring to the concept of water.

📖Word Origin

From Old High German 'wazzar', derived from Proto-Germanic 'watōr', ultimately from Proto-Indo-European 'wódr̥' (water).

📝Usage Notes

'Wasser' is a mass noun in German and does not require an article in some contexts (e.g., 'Ich trinke Wasser.').

Word Breakdown

Wasser
water
root
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