wasserdicht
Translation
waterproof, watertight
Examples
Meine Uhr ist wasserdicht.
My watch is waterproof.
Du brauchst eine wasserdichte Jacke.
You need a waterproof jacket.
Grammar Patterns
wasserdicht + Noun waterproof... He bought waterproof shoes.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wasserfest, wasserundurchlässig; Antonyms: wasserdurchlässig
Etymology
A compound word from 'Wasser' (water) + 'dicht' (tight, dense, sealed). Literally 'water-tight'.
Memory Tips
Think of a container that is so 'dicht' (tight) that no 'Wasser' (water) can get in.