Brackwasser

German

Etymology

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): /ˈbʁakˌvasɐ/
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Noun

Brackwasser n (genitive Brackwassers, no plural)

  1. brackish water (“salty” or “distasteful”)

Declension
Declension of Brackwasser (uncountable)
singular
indef. def. noun
nominative ein das Brackwasser
genitive eines des Brackwassers
dative einem dem Brackwasser
accusative ein das Brackwasser
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