die Wasserfläche
Translation
water surface, body of water, expanse of water
Examples
Die Sonne spiegelte sich auf der Wasserfläche.
The sun was reflected on the water's surface.
Der See hat eine riesige Wasserfläche.
The lake has a huge expanse of water.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) water surface a/the water surface The lake has a large water surface.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Wasseroberfläche, das Gewässer
Etymology
From Wasser (water) + Fläche (surface, area). Literally 'water surface'.
Memory Tips
Think of a flat 'Fläche' (surface) of 'Wasser' (water).