Hydrologe

hydrologist

noun hy-dro-LO-ge Rare

Origin: from Greek hydor (water) + logos (study)

Usage Note

Hydrologe studies water in the environment — rivers, groundwater, floods, and water quality. Employed in public water authorities, research institutes, and environmental consultancies. Feminine: Hydrologin. A B2 learner would encounter the word in news reports about floods or drought.

Examples

"Der Hydrologe analysierte den Wasserstand des Rheins nach dem Hochwasser."

Natural Translation

The hydrologist analysed the water level of the Rhine after the flood.

Literal Translation

The hydrologist analysed the water-level of the Rhine after the high-water.

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