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water level
The height of the surface of a body of water, such as a lake, river, or the sea, or of groundwater.
Nach den starken Regenfällen ist der Wasserspiegel des Sees deutlich angestiegen.
After the heavy rainfall, the water level of the lake rose significantly.
The word is composed of 'Wasser' (water) and 'Spiegel' (mirror). It describes the surface of a body of water, which is often smooth and reflects like a mirror.
Im klaren Wasserspiegel des Bergsees spiegelten sich die Gipfel.
The peaks were reflected in the clear water surface of the mountain lake.
The water level is often described with verbs that express a change in height. Typical verbs are 'steigen' (to rise), 'sinken' (to sink/fall), 'ansteigen' (to rise/increase), and 'fallen' (to fall).
Der Wasserspiegel des Flusses steigt nach dem Regen schnell an.
The water level of the river rises quickly after the rain.
To describe the state of the water level, the adjectives 'hoch' (high), 'niedrig' (low), 'konstant' (constant), or 'stabil' (stable) are often used.
Trotz des Regens blieb der Wasserspiegel relativ konstant.
Despite the rain, the water level remained relatively constant.
sea level
Meeresspiegel (sea level) is the average height of the sea surface and serves as a general reference point for elevation measurements. Wasserspiegel (water level), by contrast, refers to the current surface level of a particular body of water or of groundwater. Meeresspiegel is therefore used for the elevation of a mountain, while Wasserspiegel is used for the water level of a lake.
Nach dem starken Regen ist der Wasserspiegel des Sees deutlich gestiegen.
After the heavy rain, the lake's water level rose significantly.
Das Dorf liegt 800 Meter über dem Meeresspiegel.
The village is 800 meters above sea level.
