bewässern
Translation
to irrigate, to water
Examples
Der Bauer muss die Felder bewässern.
The farmer has to irrigate the fields.
Wir bewässern den Garten jeden Abend.
We water the garden every evening.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to water, irrigate (sth.) We bewässern the garden every evening.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gießen, sprengen; Antonym: entwässern
Etymology
Composed of the prefix 'be-' (to apply to) and 'Wasser' (water). It literally means 'to put water on something'.
Memory Tips
The word 'Wasser' (water) is right in the middle. The 'be-' prefix often means you're acting upon something, so you're 'be-watering' the fields.