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Wasserturm

water tower

noun VAS-ser-toorm Rare
Travel & Places Landmarks

Usage Note

Wasserturm is a tall tower used to store water under pressure for a town's supply. Many historic Wassertürme have been converted into observation platforms, restaurants, or cultural venues. Plural Wassertürme.

Examples

"Der Wasserturm aus dem 19. Jahrhundert ist heute ein Wahrzeichen der Stadt."

Natural Translation

The water tower from the 19th century is today a landmark of the city.

Literal Translation

The water-tower from the 19th century is today a landmark of the city.

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