der Hochwasserfall
Translation
case of flooding, flood event
Examples
Ein Hochwasserfall kann große Schäden verursachen.
A case of flooding can cause great damage.
Wir müssen uns auf den nächsten Hochwasserfall vorbereiten.
We must prepare for the next flood event.
Grammar Patterns
der Hochwasserfall the case of flooding The Hochwasserfall was reported in the news.
Similar Words
Überschwemmung (flood), Flut (flood/tide), Hochwasserereignis (flood event)
Etymology
From 'Hoch' (high) + 'Wasser' (water) + 'Fall' (case). Literally a 'high water case'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Fall' as an 'instance' or 'case', so this is a specific 'case of high water'.