bewässern
Translation
to irrigate, to water
Examples
Der Bauer muss die Felder bewässern.
The farmer has to irrigate the fields.
Wir bewässern den Garten jeden Abend.
We water the garden every evening.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to water, irrigate (sth.) We bewässern the garden every evening.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gießen, sprengen; Antonym: entwässern
Etymology
From the prefix 'be-' (to apply to) and 'Wasser' (water). Literally 'to apply water to something'.
Memory Tips
You can clearly see the word 'Wasser' (water) inside 'bewässern'. The 'be-' prefix indicates you are doing something *to* an object.