🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Ufer

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈuːfɐ

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Waterside/ˈwɔː.tər.saɪd/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Der Park am Ufer ist ein beliebter Ort für Picknicks."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The land or area that is adjacent to a body of water.

    "The park along the waterside is a popular spot for picnics and relaxation."
  2. 2

    A location or area that is characterized by its proximity to water.

    "The waterside community is known for its beautiful views and recreational activities."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'waterside' is a compound of 'water' and 'side', with 'water' deriving from Old English 'wæter', which has Germanic roots, and 'side' from Old English 'sīde', meaning 'the side of something'. The term has evolved to refer to the area adjacent to a body of water, reflecting its geographical significance.

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