No. 12,557 in German
wasserschacht
"Wasserschacht" translates to "water shaft" in English, referring to a vertical or inclined passage for water, typically in mining or engineering.
In a sentence
Der Wasserschacht wurde während der Grabarbeiten entdeckt.
The water shaft was discovered during the excavation work.
'Wasserschacht' is used as a generic noun to refer to a vertical shaft used for water access or flow.
Im Wasserschacht sammelte sich Regenwasser.
Rainwater collected in the water shaft.
'Wasserschacht' describes a physical structure, emphasizing its function to accommodate water.
Die Arbeiter reinigten den alten Wasserschacht, um ihn wieder zu nutzen.
The workers cleaned the old water shaft to use it again.
Here, 'Wasserschacht' is used to imply a specific functional structure that is maintained for operational use.
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