No. 12,555 in German
wasseroberfläche
The surface of the water.
In a sentence
Die Sonnenstrahlen reflektieren hell auf der Wasseroberfläche.
The sun rays reflect brightly on the water surface.
In this sentence, "wasseroberfläche" refers to the surface of a body of water where sunlight interacts. It is used in its literal sense as a noun describing a physical aspect of water.
Die Wasseroberfläche war ruhig und spiegelte die Umgebung perfekt wider.
The surface of the water was calm and perfectly mirrored the surroundings.
Here, "wasseroberfläche" is used to describe the undisturbed surface layer of the water, emphasizing its smoothness and reflective properties.
Ein Vogel berührte die Wasseroberfläche mit leichtem Flügelschlag.
A bird touched the water surface lightly with its wing beat.
"Wasseroberfläche" in this context is applied to the area where the bird's interaction with the water occurs, highlighting its function in the scene.
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