low tide

• Zustand der Gezeiten, bei dem der Wasserstand am niedrigsten ist, der normalerweise zweimal täglich in Küstengebieten auftritt.

The state of the tide when the water level is at its lowest point, typically occurring twice a day in coastal areas.

1. Low water levelB1formal

   The time when the sea or ocean is at its lowest level on the shore due to tidal changes.

   Niedrigwasser

   • We went exploring the rock pools at low tide.
   • The boat was stranded on the sandbank during low tide.
   • Low tide exposes a wide stretch of beach.

2. Low point or periodB2informal

   A period of low activity, energy, or success.

   Tiefpunkt

   • The company is experiencing a low tide in sales this quarter.
   • After the argument, their friendship hit a low tide.
   • He felt his career was at a low tide.