die Überschwemmung
Translation
flood, inundation
Examples
Die Überschwemmung verursachte große Schäden.
The flood caused great damage.
Viele Städte sind von Überschwemmungen bedroht.
Many cities are threatened by floods.
Grammar Patterns
the flood of sth. The flood of the city was a catastrophe.
Similar Words
Synonyms: high water, flood tide; Antonyms: drought, dryness
Etymology
From the verb 'überschwemmen' (to flood), which comes from 'über' (over) + 'schwemmen' (to wash, float).
Memory Tips
Imagine water 'swimming' ('schwimmen') 'over' ('über') the land.