die Wasserfläche
water surface
A larger continuous area covered by water, for example on a lake, sea, or river.
EXAMPLE
Auf der ruhigen Wasserfläche spiegelten sich die Wolken.
The clouds were reflected on the calm water surface.
die Wasserfläche
water surface
die Wasserfläche, die Wasserflächen
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Wasserfläche, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Wasserflächen |
| genitive | der Wasserfläche |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Wasserfläche | die Wasserflächen |
| accusative | die Wasserfläche | die Wasserflächen |
| dative | der Wasserfläche | den Wasserflächen |
| genitive | der Wasserfläche | der Wasserflächen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
“Wasserfläche” is made up of “Wasser” (water) and “Fläche” (surface/area). It therefore means a surface covered with water.
EXAMPLE
Vom Aussichtspunkt aus sahen wir eine weitläufige Wasserfläche.
From the viewpoint, we saw a vast water surface.
Indicating location
For a location on the water, “auf” (on) is used with the dative: “auf der Wasserfläche” (on the water surface). When movement toward the water surface is meant, “auf” is used with the accusative.
EXAMPLE
Zwei Schwäne schwammen ruhig auf der Wasserfläche.
Two swans were swimming calmly on the water surface.
Ein Blatt fiel auf die Wasserfläche.
A leaf fell onto the water surface.
Typical collocations
Common collocations include “eine ruhige Wasserfläche” (a calm water surface), “eine glatte Wasserfläche” (a smooth water surface), and “eine große Wasserfläche” (a large water surface). The word is often used to describe the appearance or extent of the water.
EXAMPLE
Im Morgenlicht lag eine glatte Wasserfläche vor uns.
In the morning light, a smooth water surface stretched out before us.
In real life
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