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Etymology

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From hoch (high) +‎ Wasser (water).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈhoːxˌvasɐ/
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  • Hyphenation: Hoch‧was‧ser

Noun

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Hochwasser n (strong, genitive Hochwassers, plural Hochwasser or Hochwässer)

  1. a very high water level in any body of water; high tide; high water; in the case of a river often, but not necessarily, implying flooding
    Antonym: Niedrigwasser

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