Brackwasser

German

Etymology

Borrowed from Dutch brakwater, from Middle Dutch brak (“salty”). Compare brackig (which seems to be of Low German origin, although it could also be Dutch).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbrakˌvasər/, [ˈbʁakˌva.sɐ]
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Noun

Brackwasser n (strong, genitive Brackwassers, no plural)

  1. brackish water
    1. water in coastal areas that is partially salty and hence unfit for consumption
    2. (by extension) any distasteful, adulterated water

Declension

Declension of Brackwasser [sg-only, neuter, strong]
singular
indef. def. noun
nominative ein das Brackwasser
genitive eines des Brackwassers
dative einem dem Brackwasser
accusative ein das Brackwasser
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