noun
water
A1
Noun meaning 'water'. Neuter (das Wasser). Usually an uncountable mass noun with no everyday plural; genitive des Wassers, dative dem Wasser. Rare plural 'Wässer' exists in technical or poetic contexts for types of waters. Common in compounds (Leitungswasser) and everyday speech.
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Das Wasser ist kalt.
The water is cold.
Bevor das Fest begann, wurde Trinkwasser aus Containern bereitgestellt, damit die Gäste genug Wasser bekamen.
Before the event began, drinking water was provided from containers so that the guests would get enough water.
Ein Glas Wasser, bitte.
A glass of water, please.
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a glass of clear water
das = imagine a neutral, clear glass
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Wasser is usually uncountable in German; plural is rare. Genitive commonly 'des Wassers'. When plural is used (referring to different bodies/types of water) forms like 'Wässer' can occur. | Singular-only noun; plural forms are not applicable.