das Binnengewässer
Translation
inland water, inland waterway
Examples
Der See ist ein großes Binnengewässer.
The lake is a large body of inland water.
Fische leben in diesem Binnengewässer.
Fish live in this inland water.
Grammar Patterns
in an inland water Fische leben in diesem Binnengewässer.
Similar Words
See (lake), Fluss (river); Antonyms: Meer (sea), Ozean (ocean)
Etymology
Composed of 'Binnen-' (internal, inside) and 'Gewässer' (body of water). Literally 'inland water'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Binnen' means 'within' the land, and 'Gewässer' is related to 'Wasser' (water). So, water within the land.