waterfall
der Wasserfall, die Wasserfälle
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waterfall
A place in a river or stream where the water plunges down over a rocky edge or steep slope.
Die Krimmler Wasserfälle in Österreich gehören zu den höchsten in Europa.
The Krimml Waterfalls in Austria are among the highest in Europe.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Wasserfälle |
| genitive | des Wasserfalles |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Wasserfall | die Wasserfälle |
| accusative | den Wasserfall | die Wasserfälle |
| dative | dem Wasserfall | den Wasserfällen |
| genitive | des Wasserfalles des Wasserfalls | der Wasserfälle |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word is a clear compound of 'das Wasser' (water) and 'der Fall' (fall, from the verb 'fallen' (to fall)). So it literally describes a place where water falls or plunges down.
Hinter dem Wasserfall war eine kleine Höhle versteckt.
A small cave was hidden behind the waterfall.
A waterfall is often described with adjectives that emphasize its power or size. Common combinations are 'ein hoher Wasserfall' (a high waterfall), 'ein tosender Wasserfall' (a roaring waterfall), or 'ein beeindruckender Wasserfall' (an impressive waterfall).
Wir standen vor einem tosenden Wasserfall und konnten unser eigenes Wort nicht verstehen.
We stood in front of a roaring waterfall and couldn't hear ourselves speak.
To indicate a position, you use 'an dem' (am) Wasserfall (at the waterfall). To express movement toward it, you say 'zu dem' (zum) Wasserfall (to the waterfall).
Wir machen eine Pause am Wasserfall.
We're taking a break at the waterfall.
