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das Flussufer
riverbank
The strip of land along the side of a river that directly borders and bounds it.
example
Wir machten ein Picknick am malerischen Flussufer.
We had a picnic on the picturesque riverbank.
das Flussufer
riverbank
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Meanings
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Compound word
This word is a compound of 'der Fluss' (river) and 'das Ufer' (bank/shore). The 's' in between is a linking element that connects the two words. So it literally means the edge of a river.
EXAMPLE
Entlang des Flusses führt ein schöner Weg direkt am Flussufer.
Along the river, there is a beautiful path directly by the riverbank.
Correct preposition
Pay attention to the difference between location and direction. You sit 'am Flussufer' (on/at the riverbank; dative, location), but you go 'ans Flussufer' (to the riverbank; accusative, direction).
EXAMPLE
Wir setzen uns ans Flussufer, um die Enten zu beobachten.
We sit down by the riverbank to watch the ducks.
Typical activities
The word 'Flussufer' (riverbank) is often connected with leisure activities in nature. Typical verbs are 'spazieren gehen' (to go for a walk), 'sitzen' (to sit), 'angeln' (to fish), or 'picknicken' (to picnic).
EXAMPLE
Am Wochenende gehen wir gerne am Flussufer spazieren.
On weekends, we like to go for walks along the riverbank.
Compare with
Flussufer vs Ufer
bank / shore
'Ufer' and 'Flussufer' both mean land directly by the water. 'Ufer' is more general and can belong to a river, lake, or the sea. 'Flussufer' is more specific and refers only to the bank of a river. The words can be confused because a 'Flussufer' is always an 'Ufer'. If it is clear that you are talking about a river, you can often simply say 'Ufer'. If you want to be precise, or if several bodies of water are possible, 'Flussufer' is more appropriate.
Flussufer
Am nächsten Morgen sammelten die Gäste Müll am Flussufer.
The next morning, the guests picked up trash along the riverbank.
Ufer
Amira hat ihre Tasche am Ufer abgelegt und ist kurz ins Wasser gegangen.
Amira put her bag down on the bank and went into the water for a moment.
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