das Ufer
Translation
shore, bank
Examples
Wir spazieren am Ufer des Flusses.
We are walking along the bank of the river.
Das Boot liegt am Ufer.
The boat is on the shore.
Grammar Patterns
at the bank/shore ((an+3)) Wir sitzen am Ufer.
to the bank/shore ((an+4)) Wir schwimmen ans Ufer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Küste (coast), Strand (beach), Gestade (shore)
Etymology
Derived from the Old High German word 'uofar'. It's a classic Germanic term for the land bordering water.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'U' shape a river might carve into the land, creating the 'Ufer' (bank).