This is the 12166th most frequent German word.
upstream
The German word for "upstream" is "flussaufwärts," meaning "toward or closer to the source of a river or stream."
In this sentence, 'upstream' (flussaufwärts) is used to denote a direction, specifically toward the source of a river, representing its geographical positioning.
Der Fluss fließt von Norden nach Süden, und die Quelle liegt flussaufwärts.
The river flows from north to south, and the source is upstream.
Here, 'upstream' refers to the initial stages or preparatory activities in a production or business process flow.
Die Firma hat ein neues System zur Verbesserung der Effizienz in ihren aufwärts gerichteten Prozessen implementiert.
The company has implemented a new system to improve efficiency in its upstream processes.
In this example, 'upstream' shows directionality relative to the flow of water in fishing activities.