Nomen

das Hochwasser

flood, high water

Der Fluss führt Hochwasser.

The river is in flood.

Das Hochwasser verursachte große Schäden.

The flood caused great damage.

((sth.)) führt Hochwasser (sth.) is in flood The river is in flood.

Synonyms: Flut, Überschwemmung; Antonyms: Niedrigwasser (low water)

A compound word from 'hoch' (high) and 'Wasser' (water).

Literally 'high water'. Picture water rising high against a building or a dike.

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