Translation of German word "Fluss" to English
derFluss
/flʊs/
Meaning
NounA large and often winding stream which drains a land mass, carrying water down from higher areas to a lower point, oftentimes ending in another body of water, such as an ocean or in an inland sea.
How to use
Fluss ('river / stream / flow') is masculine: der Fluss (plural: die Flüsse, with umlaut). Noun form of fließen ('to flow'). Im Fluss sein — To be in flux.
🇬🇧 English
river
Example
Der Fluss ist breit.
The river is wide.
Der Fluss ist schnell.
The river is fast.
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- Flussbett— riverbed
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What is the definition of the German word "der Fluss"?▼
The German word "der Fluss" is defined as: "A large and often winding stream which drains a land mass, carrying water down from higher areas to a lower point, oftentimes ending in another body of water, such as an ocean or in an inland sea."
What does the German word "der Fluss" mean?▼
The German word "der Fluss" means "river" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Fluss"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "Fluss"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Der Fluss ist breit." (which translates as "The river is wide.").
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