der Weiher
Translation
pond, small lake
Examples
Die Enten schwimmen auf dem Weiher.
The ducks are swimming on the pond.
Wir machen einen Spaziergang um den Weiher.
We are taking a walk around the pond.
Grammar Patterns
((the pond)) the pond Der Weiher ist zugefroren.
at ((the pond)) at the pond Wir sitzen am Weiher.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Teich (pond), Tümpel (puddle); Antonym: See (lake)
Etymology
Originates from Old High German 'wīwāri', from Latin 'vivarium', meaning an enclosure for keeping live animals, like a fishpond.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'wei-' part as being related to 'water'. A 'Weiher' is a body of water, usually smaller than a lake ('See').