das Trinkwasser
Translation
drinking water, potable water
Examples
Sauberes Trinkwasser ist sehr wichtig.
Clean drinking water is very important.
Wir haben genug Trinkwasser für die Reise.
We have enough drinking water for the trip.
Grammar Patterns
((das Trinkwasser)) as subject Das Trinkwasser ist sauber.
((et4)) as accusative object Wir brauchen Trinkwasser.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Tafelwasser (table water); Antonyms: Abwasser (sewage), Brauchwasser (industrial water)
Etymology
Composed of 'trinken' (to drink) and 'Wasser' (water). Literally 'drink-water'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a sign on a faucet: 'Trink Wasser!' (Drink water!). This is water that is safe to drink.