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irrigation
The artificial supply of water to agricultural land, gardens, or parks in order to promote plant growth, especially in dry regions or periods.
Ohne künstliche Bewässerung wäre der Anbau von Gemüse in dieser Wüstenregion unmöglich.
Without artificial irrigation, growing vegetables in this desert region would be impossible.
'Die Bewässerung' (irrigation) is the nominalization of the verb 'bewässern' (to irrigate/water). The ending '-ung' forms a feminine noun that describes the process or action of the verb. The base word is 'das Wasser' (water).
Wir müssen die Pflanzen im Garten regelmäßig bewässern.
We have to water the plants in the garden regularly.
Common adjectives are 'künstlich' (artificial), 'automatisch' (automatic), or 'effizient' (efficient). People also often speak of a 'Bewässerungssystem' (irrigation system) or a 'Bewässerungskanal' (irrigation canal).
Ein automatisches Bewässerungssystem spart viel Zeit und Wasser.
An automatic irrigation system saves a lot of time and water.
The word is almost always used in the context of agriculture, horticulture, or the maintenance of green spaces. It is about supplying plants with water when there is not enough rain.
Die Bewässerung der Reisfelder ist eine anspruchsvolle Aufgabe.
The irrigation of the rice fields is a demanding task.
water supply
'Wasserversorgung' and 'Bewässerung' both have to do with water, but they mean different things. 'Wasserversorgung' describes the fact that people, homes, businesses, or fields are supplied with water at all. This often involves pipes, wells, waterworks, or other systems. 'Bewässerung', on the other hand, means that plants, gardens, or fields are artificially given water so that they can grow. The words can be confused because agriculture also needs water. When it is about water for people or an entire area, 'Wasserversorgung' fits. When it is about water for plants, 'Bewässerung' fits.
Im Sommer braucht der Gemüsegarten eine regelmäßige Bewässerung.
In summer, the vegetable garden needs regular irrigation.
Nach dem Rohrbruch war die Wasserversorgung im ganzen Dorf gestört.
After the burst pipe, the water supply in the whole village was disrupted.