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Flussniederung

river lowland

noun FLUS-nee-de-rung Rare
Animals & Nature Geography

Also means

floodplain

Usage Note

Flussniederung refers to the flat, low-lying land alongside a river that is periodically flooded. It is important for ecology (Auenlandschaft) and flood-management policy, and a key term in German environmental planning documents.

Examples

"Die Flussniederung der Elbe steht nach starken Regenfällen oft unter Wasser."

Natural Translation

The river lowland of the Elbe is often under water after heavy rainfall.

Literal Translation

The river-lowland of-the Elbe stands after strong rainfalls often under water.

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