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How do you say "shallow" in German?
flach
In German, "shallow" is flach.
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Pronunciation
Say 'FLAHKH' with a guttural 'kh' sound at the end. One syllable.
Grammar notes
Flach is an adjective meaning flat or shallow. Comparative: flacher, superlative: am flachsten.
Example sentence
Dieser See ist flach.
This lake is shallow.
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How to remember flach
Flach sounds flat and plain. Shallow water is flat on the surface.
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Questions about flach
How do you say "shallow" in German?
In German, "shallow" is flach. It is a noun.
How is flach written in German?
flach is written using the standard German script.
How is flach used in a sentence?
Use flach as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Dieser See ist flach. (This lake is shallow.).
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