watering hole
das Wasserloch, die Wasserlöcher
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watering hole
A natural depression in the ground where water has collected. In dry areas, it often serves as a drinking place for wild animals.
Nach dem Regen war das Wasserloch wieder gefüllt.
After the rain, the watering hole was full again.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Wasserlöcher |
| genitive | des Wasserlochs |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Wasserloch | die Wasserlöcher |
| accusative | das Wasserloch | die Wasserlöcher |
| dative | dem Wasserloch | den Wasserlöchern |
| genitive | des Wasserlochs des Wasserloches | der Wasserlöcher |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Wasserloch' is made up of 'Wasser' (water) and 'Loch' (hole). The word therefore refers to a depression or place filled with water.
In der trockenen Landschaft war das Wasserloch die einzige Wasserquelle weit und breit.
In the dry landscape, the watering hole was the only water source for miles around.
When referring to wild animals in dry areas, 'Wasserloch' (watering hole) often occurs with verbs such as 'aufsuchen' (to seek out), 'erreichen' (to reach), or 'sich versammeln' (to gather). The location is often introduced with 'an': 'am Wasserloch' (at the watering hole).
In der Trockenzeit suchen die Elefanten das Wasserloch mehrmals am Tag auf.
During the dry season, the elephants visit the watering hole several times a day.
