die Talsperre
Translation
dam, reservoir, barrage
Examples
Die Talsperre versorgt die Stadt mit Wasser.
The dam supplies the city with water.
Wir machten einen Ausflug zur Talsperre.
We took a trip to the reservoir.
Grammar Patterns
to build a dam ((sth.)) They are building a new dam.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Staudamm, Stausee
Etymology
Composed of 'Tal' (valley) and 'Sperre' (barrier, lock). Literally a 'valley barrier'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'barrier' ('Sperre') built across a 'valley' ('Tal') to hold back water.