No. 12,564 in German
waters
The German word "Wassers" means "water's" or "of water" in English, indicating possession.
In a sentence
Die Englischsprachigen sagen oft "still waters run deep."
English speakers often say 'still waters run deep.'
In this context, 'waters' refers to metaphorical bodies of water, used in an idiom to convey calmness and depth.
Die Fischer waren erfreut, dass die lokalen Waters besonders fischreich sind.
The fishermen were pleased that the local waters are particularly rich in fish.
Here, 'waters' refers to specific regions or bodies of water like rivers, lakes, or seas in general.
Während des Abends besprachen wir die doctrine of international waters.
During the evening, we discussed the doctrine of international waters.
In this usage, 'waters' signifies areas of the sea that are not under any national jurisdiction, emphasizing legal terminologies.
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