der Brunnen
Translation
well, fountain, spring
Examples
Das Wasser aus dem Brunnen ist frisch.
The water from the well is fresh.
In der Mitte des Platzes steht ein schöner Brunnen.
There is a beautiful fountain in the middle of the square.
Grammar Patterns
der Brunnen ((as subject)) the well/fountain is... Der Brunnen ist sehr alt.
den Brunnen ((as accusative object)) to see/build the well/fountain Wir sehen den Brunnen.
dem Brunnen ((as dative object)) from/at the well/fountain Wasser kommt aus dem Brunnen.
Similar Words
Quelle (spring), Fontäne (fountain)
Etymology
From Old High German 'brunno' (spring, well), related to the English word 'burn' in the sense of bubbling or gushing water.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'brown' well, perhaps old and made of stone. The sound is slightly similar to 'brown-en'.