This is the 12555th most frequent German word.
wasseroberfläche
The surface of the water.
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 Sonnenstrahlen reflektieren hell auf der Wasseroberfläche.
The sun rays reflect brightly on the water surface.
Here, "wasseroberfläche" is used to describe the undisturbed surface layer of the water, emphasizing its smoothness and reflective properties.
Die Wasseroberfläche war ruhig und spiegelte die Umgebung perfekt wider.
The surface of the water was calm and perfectly mirrored the surroundings.
"Wasseroberfläche" in this context is applied to the area where the bird's interaction with the water occurs, highlighting its function in the scene.