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How do you say "water" in German?
das Wasser
In German, "water" is das Wasser.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced VAHS-ser. The 'w' sounds like 'v', and stress the first syllable.
Grammar notes
Neuter noun (das Wasser). Plural is Wässer, though uncountable. Double 's'.
Example sentence
Das Wasser ist sauber.
The water is clean.
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How to remember das Wasser
Wasser is water. Essential for drinking and swimming.
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Questions about das Wasser
How do you say "water" in German?
In German, "water" is das Wasser. It is a noun.
Is das Wasser masculine or feminine?
Neuter noun (das Wasser). Plural is Wässer, though uncountable. Double 's'.
How is das Wasser used in a sentence?
Use das Wasser as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Wasser ist sauber. (The water is clean.).
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