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der Wassermann
Aquarius
The eleventh sign of the zodiac in astrology, for people born between January 21 and February 19.
example
Ihr Sternzeichen ist Wassermann.
Her zodiac sign is Aquarius.
der Wassermann
Aquarius / water spirit
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Meanings
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Usage tips
Compound word
The word is made up of 'Wasser' (water) and 'Mann' (man). This refers directly to the mythical figure that lives in the water.
EXAMPLE
Die Legende vom Wassermann wird in diesem Dorf noch oft erzählt.
The legend of the water spirit is still often told in this village.
Use for people
When 'Wassermann' (Aquarius) refers to a person with this zodiac sign, the word is used for both men and women.
EXAMPLE
Mein Bruder ist Wassermann, aber meine Schwester ist auch Wassermann.
My brother is an Aquarius, but my sister is also an Aquarius.
Context clue: sign vs. person
To make clear that you mean the zodiac sign, people often say 'im Sternzeichen Wassermann geboren sein' (to be born under the sign of Aquarius). If you say 'jemand ist Wassermann' (someone is Aquarius), you usually mean the person.
EXAMPLE
Mein Sohn ist im Sternzeichen Wassermann geboren.
My son was born under the sign of Aquarius.
Context clue: mythology
The meaning as a water spirit is limited to a specific context: you find it almost only in fairy tales, legends, and old stories.
EXAMPLE
Die Großmutter las eine Geschichte über einen Wassermann vor, der in einem tiefen See wohnte.
The grandmother read aloud a story about a water spirit who lived in a deep lake.
In real life
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