die Talsperren
Translation
dams, reservoirs, barrages
Examples
Viele Talsperren wurden im letzten Jahrhundert gebaut.
Many dams were built in the last century.
Die Talsperren sind wegen des Regens fast voll.
The reservoirs are almost full because of the rain.
Grammar Patterns
to build dams ((sth.)) They build many dams.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Staudämme, Stauseen
Etymology
Plural of 'Talsperre', from 'Tal' (valley) + 'Sperre' (barrier).
Memory Tips
The plural is formed by adding '-n', which is common for feminine nouns ending in '-e'.