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Schilfgürtel

reed belt

noun SHILF-guer-tel Rare

Also means

fringe of reeds

Usage Note

Schilfgürtel names the zone of reeds encircling a lake or slow-moving waterway. It plays an important role in water purification and in providing habitat, and is a standard term in German limnology and nature conservation.

Examples

"Der Schilfgürtel des Sees schützt die Ufer vor Wellenschlag."

Natural Translation

The reed belt of the lake protects the banks from wave action.

Literal Translation

The reed-belt of-the lake protects the banks from wave-action.

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