des Wassers
Translation
of the water, water's
Examples
Die Temperatur des Wassers ist kalt.
The temperature of the water is cold.
Der Geschmack des Wassers ist frisch.
The taste of the water is fresh.
Grammar Patterns
et2 ((genitive attribute)) of ... Die Farbe des Wassers ist klar.
Similar Words
Similar forms: des Meeres (of the sea), des Flusses (of the river)
Etymology
This is the genitive singular form of 'das Wasser' (water). The '-s' ending indicates possession for neuter and masculine nouns.
Memory Tips
Think of the '-s' as being similar to the apostrophe-s ('s) in English for possession, like 'the water's temperature'.