der Teich
Translation
pond
Examples
Im Teich schwimmen viele Fische.
Many fish swim in the pond.
Die Enten schwimmen auf dem Teich.
The ducks are swimming on the pond.
Wir haben einen kleinen Teich im Garten.
We have a small pond in the garden.
Grammar Patterns
in ((the pond)) in the pond Fish swim in the pond.
at ((the pond)) at the pond We are sitting at the pond.
on ((the pond)) on the pond The leaves are floating on the pond.
Similar Words
See (lake); Antonyms: Bach (creek), Fluss (river)
Etymology
Derived from Middle High German 'tīch', which is related to the English word 'dike'. It first meant the dam and later the water behind it.
Memory Tips
Think of a decorative pond in a garden or a small fishing pond. It's a contained, man-made or natural body of water.