der Meeresspiegel
Translation
sea level
Examples
Der Meeresspiegel steigt langsam an.
The sea level is rising slowly.
Die Stadt liegt unter dem Meeresspiegel.
The city is below sea level.
Grammar Patterns
der Meeresspiegel + verb (to rise/to fall) the sea level does sth. Der Meeresspiegel steigt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wasserspiegel, Pegelstand
Etymology
Composed of 'Meer' (sea) and 'Spiegel' (mirror). The surface of the sea is like a mirror.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'sea's mirror'. The calm surface of the ocean reflects the sky like a giant mirror.