water

• Klare, farblose, geruchlose Flüssigkeit, die für alles Leben notwendig ist und einen Großteil der Erdoberfläche bedeckt. Bezeichnet auch diese Flüssigkeit als Stoff sowie Gewässer wie Flüsse, Seen und Meere.

A noun referring to a clear, colourless, odourless liquid essential for life, which covers most of the Earth's surface and is vital for all known forms of life.

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1. Liquid substanceA1formal

   A clear, colorless, odorless liquid essential for life, used for drinking, washing, and many other purposes.

   Wasser

   • I need a glass of water.
   • The plants need water to grow.
   • The river is full of fresh water.

   Synonymeaqua

2. Large body of waterA1formal

   A large area of water such as a sea, lake, or river.

   Wasserfläche

   • The boat sailed across the water.
   • They swam in the deep water.
   • The town is located near the water.

   Synonymebody of water

3. Fluid from body or eyesA2informal

   Liquid produced by the body, such as tears or saliva.

   Körperflüssigkeit aus Körper oder Augen

   • Her eyes filled with water when she heard the news.
   • The dog was drinking its water.
   • He wiped the water from his mouth.

   Synonymeperspirationsalivasweaturine

• Verb, das die Handlung des Zuführens von Wasser zu Pflanzen, Tieren oder anderen Objekten bezeichnet, die es benötigen; auch das Begießen oder Besprengen mit Wasser sowie das Versorgen von Tieren mit Wasser.

A verb used to indicate the act of supplying water to plants, animals, or other things that need it.

1. A1formal

   To pour water on plants or crops to keep them healthy and growing.

   Pflanzen gießen

   • She waters her flowers every morning.
   • Don't forget to water the garden before you leave.
   • He waters the lawn during the hot summer days.

   Synonymedrenchirrigatemoistensoaksprinkle

2. Dilute with waterB1formal

   To add water to a liquid to make it weaker or thinner.

   Mit Wasser verdünnen

   • They watered down the wine with soda.
   • The paint was watered down to make it easier to apply.
   • He watered down the strong solution before using it.

   Synonymeadulteratecutdilutedoctormixthinweaken

   Antonymeconcentratestrengthen

3. Fill with waterB1informal

   To fill something with water or cause it to become full of water.

   Mit Wasser füllen

   • The boat watered the deck when it rocked.
   • She watered the vase with fresh flowers.
   • The rain watered the streets quickly.

   Synonymedelugedrenchfloodinundatesaturatesoaksubmerge

   Antonymedraindryempty

Phrasal-Variantenwater down