Stausee

reservoir

noun SHTOW-zay Rare

Origin: from stauen, to dam up, plus See

Also means

man-made lake

Usage Note

Stausee is masculine, like other See meaning a lake. It is the artificial lake held back by a Talsperre; recreation and hydropower often share its waters.

Examples

"Im Sommer baden viele Menschen im Stausee."

Natural Translation

In summer many people swim in the reservoir.

Literal Translation

In summer bathe many people in-the reservoir.

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