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water level
The height of the water surface of a body of water (e.g., a river, lake, or the sea) at a specific point and at a specific time.
Wegen des Dauerregens ist der Wasserstand des Rheins bedrohlich angestiegen.
Because of the continuous rain, the water level of the Rhine has risen alarmingly.
to give a status update
A colloquial expression meaning to report on the current progress or state of affairs of a task or project.
Können Sie mir morgen früh kurz Wasserstand melden, wie weit Sie mit der Präsentation sind?
Could you briefly give me a status update tomorrow morning on how far along you are with the presentation?
The word is made up of 'Wasser' (water) and 'Stand' (level/state). Here, 'Stand' means 'height' or 'level'. So the meaning is literally the 'height of the water'.
Der Wasserstand des Sees wird täglich kontrolliert.
The water level of the lake is checked daily.
In connection with the water level of a body of water, the verbs 'steigen' (to rise), 'sinken' (to fall/drop), and 'messen' (to measure) are often used. Typical adjectives are 'hoch' (high), 'niedrig' (low), or 'kritisch' (critical).
Der Wasserstand des Flusses ist über Nacht stark gestiegen.
The water level of the river rose sharply overnight.
The expression 'Wasserstand melden' is a metaphor from working life. It means to give a brief report on the progress of a project or task.
Gib mir bitte bis heute Abend eine kurze Wasserstandsmeldung zum Projekt.
Please give me a brief status update on the project by this evening.
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Pegel and Wasserstand can both refer to the height of the water. Pegel, however, emphasizes the measured value read from a measuring gauge, while Wasserstand refers more generally to the height of the water’s surface. Use Pegel for a measurement and Wasserstand for a general description.
Wegen des starken Regens ist der Wasserstand des Flusses heute besonders hoch.
Because of the heavy rain, the river’s water level is particularly high today.
Der Pegel des Flusses liegt an dieser Messstelle heute bei zwei Metern.
At this measuring station, the river gauge reads two meters today.
