der Werder
Translation
river island, islet in a river
Examples
Der Werder in der Mitte des Flusses ist unbewohnt.
The river island in the middle of the river is uninhabited.
Grammar Patterns
der Werder the river island The Werder is a small island in the river.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Insel (island)
Etymology
From Old High German 'werid', meaning 'island' or 'land by water'. It's related to the English word 'weir'.
Memory Tips
Associate it with the soccer team 'Werder Bremen'. The team's home is near the Weser river, connecting the name to a river location.