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)
- brackish water
- water in coastal areas that is partially salty and hence unfit for consumption
- (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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