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No. 6,175 in German

deich

"Deich" means "dike" or "levee," a barrier to control water.

In a sentence

  • Der Deich schützt das Land vor Überschwemmungen.

    The dike protects the land from flooding.

    In this sentence, 'Deich' refers to a structure designed to prevent water from inundating the adjacent land areas, showing its practical application as a flood defense mechanism.

  • Wir spazierten entlang des Deiches und genossen die Aussicht.

    We walked along the dike and enjoyed the view.

    Here, 'Deich' is used to depict a physical location or feature, emphasizing its role as a pathway or scenic route for recreational activities.

  • Die Kinder spielten hinter dem Deich, wo es sicher war.

    The children played behind the dike, where it was safe.

    In this context, 'Deich' conveys safety by describing the area protected by the dike, indicating its function in shielding people from environmental hazards.

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