das Abwasser
Translation
sewage, wastewater, effluent
Examples
Das Abwasser wird in die Kläranlage geleitet.
The sewage is directed to the treatment plant.
Industrielles Abwasser muss speziell behandelt werden.
Industrial wastewater must be treated specially.
Grammar Patterns
((das)) Abwasser (as subject/object) sewage, wastewater The wastewater is polluted.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Schmutzwasser (dirty water); Antonyms: Trinkwasser (drinking water), Frischwasser (fresh water)
Etymology
From 'Ab-' (away, off) + 'Wasser' (water). Literally 'away-water'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'absent water' or 'away water' – water that has been used and sent away.