das Hochwasser
Translation
flood, high water
Examples
Der Fluss führt Hochwasser.
The river is in flood.
Das Hochwasser verursachte große Schäden.
The flood caused great damage.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) führt Hochwasser (sth.) is in flood The river is in flood.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Flut, Überschwemmung; Antonyms: Niedrigwasser (low water)
Etymology
A compound word from 'hoch' (high) and 'Wasser' (water).
Memory Tips
Literally 'high water'. Picture water rising high against a building or a dike.