das Hochwasser

C1

flood

English meaning
flood
Gender
das — neuter

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Hochwasser in a sentence

Das Hochwasser hat viele Häuser zerstört.

Word family

das Hochwasser is built from das Wasser (water) and hoch (high/tall). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

Words that go with Hochwasser

Questions about Hochwasser

Is it der, die or das Hochwasser?

It is das Hochwasser — Hochwasser is neuter.

What does Hochwasser mean in English?

das Hochwasser means "flood". For example: "Das Hochwasser hat viele Häuser zerstört."

What level is Hochwasser in German?

Hochwasser is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.

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