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Sümpfe

swamps

noun ZUEMPF-e Rare
Animals & Nature Geography

Usage Note

Sumpf (der Sumpf, plural Sümpfe) refers to a waterlogged, boggy area less acidic than a Moor; used both literally for wetland habitats and figuratively (im Sumpf der Korruption, 'in the swamp of corruption'). Sumpfpflanzen (marsh plants) such as Schilfrohr are typical flora.

Examples

"Die Sümpfe am Flussdelta sind Lebensraum für viele Vogelarten."

Natural Translation

The swamps of the river delta are habitat for many bird species.

Literal Translation

The swamps at the river delta are living space for many bird species.

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