das Stillgewässer
Translation
still water, standing water, stagnant water
Examples
Der Teich ist ein kleines Stillgewässer.
The pond is a small body of still water.
In Stillgewässern leben viele Insektenlarven.
Many insect larvae live in still waters.
Grammar Patterns
to be a body of still water (ein Stillgewässer sein) The pond is a small body of still water.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stehendes Gewässer; Antonyms: Fließgewässer (running water), Strom (stream)
Etymology
Composed of 'still' (quiet, not moving) and 'Gewässer' (body of water). Literally 'still water body'.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'still' and quiet 'Gewässer' (body of water), like a pond or a calm lake.