der Rheinpegel
Translation
Rhine water level, Rhine gauge
Examples
Der Rheinpegel ist wegen des Regens gestiegen.
The Rhine level has risen because of the rain.
Die Schifffahrt achtet auf den aktuellen Rheinpegel.
Shipping pays attention to the current Rhine level.
Grammar Patterns
der Rheinpegel (nominative) the Rhine level is... Der Rheinpegel ist heute niedrig.
den Rheinpegel (accusative) to observe the Rhine level Man muss den Rheinpegel beobachten.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wasserstand (water level), Füllstand (fill level).
Etymology
A compound word from 'Rhein' (the Rhine river) and 'Pegel' (gauge, level).
Memory Tips
Picture a measuring stick ('Pegel') sticking out of the Rhine river ('Rhein'). The word's components directly describe its meaning.