das Süßwasser
freshwater
Water with a very low salt content, found, for example, in rivers, lakes, and many springs.
EXAMPLE
Fische und Pflanzen im See sind an das Süßwasser angepasst.
The fish and plants in the lake are adapted to freshwater.
das Süßwasser
freshwater
das Süßwasser, die Süßwasser
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Süßwasser, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Süßwasser |
| genitive | des Süßwassers |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Süßwasser | die Süßwasser die Süßwässer |
| accusative | das Süßwasser | die Süßwasser die Süßwässer |
| dative | dem Süßwasser | den Süßwassern den Süßwässern |
| genitive | des Süßwassers | der Süßwasser der Süßwässer |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Süßwasser' (freshwater) is made up of 'süß' (sweet) and 'Wasser' (water). In this compound, 'süß' refers to the water's very low salt content.
EXAMPLE
Viele Tiere sind auf sauberes Süßwasser angewiesen.
Many animals depend on clean freshwater.
Typical collocations
Common compounds with 'Süßwasser' (freshwater) include 'Süßwasserfische' (freshwater fish), 'Süßwassersee' (freshwater lake), 'Süßwasserquelle' (freshwater spring), and 'Süßwasservorräte' (freshwater reserves). These compounds are especially common in texts about nature, the environment, and water supplies.
EXAMPLE
Die Region verfügt nur über geringe Süßwasservorräte.
The region has only limited freshwater reserves.
Typical verbs
'Süßwasser' (freshwater) is often used with verbs such as 'schützen' (to protect), 'speichern' (to store), 'gewinnen' (to obtain), and 'verschmutzen' (to pollute). These often refer to access to water and the protection of natural resources.
EXAMPLE
Die Stadt muss ihr Süßwasser besser schützen.
The city needs to protect its freshwater more effectively.
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