Wasser
/ˈvasər/neuter
The German word for water is Wasser. Wiktionary also lists wassa and Wossa.
Meaning: inorganic compound H₂O (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Wasser | /ˈvasər/ | neuter |
| wassa | ||
| Wossa | neuter |
Wasser refers to the inorganic compound H₂O. If you are specifically referring to mineral water, you may use Mineralwasser.
Which one should you use?
Wasser is the standard form. Wossa is a colloquial or dialectal pronunciation of the same word. The form wassa is also a variation of the word.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Wossa is a colloquial variation.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Wossa is a dialectal pronunciation commonly heard in certain German regions.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Wasser is a neuter noun, so it is used with the definite article das to mean 'the water'.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈvasər/
Did you know?
- In Germany, ordering Wasser in a restaurant will usually result in a bottle of carbonated sparkling water rather than still water.
- The German expression das Wasser reichen describes a situation where someone is so inferior to another that they are only fit to bring them water.
- The word Wasser appears in the term Wasserstandswanderweg, a long compound noun describing a hiking trail that follows the water level of a river.
Examples in context
- Tom bat um Wasser.Tom asked for some water.This sentence shows how to use Wasser when someone is requesting it.Tatoeba #2976052 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2644969 by CK
- Ich war im Wasser.I was in the water.This sentence uses Wasser to describe being located within it.Tatoeba #8317475 by Luiaard, translation #3818683 by CK
- Im Wasser ist Blut.There's blood in the water.This sentence shows Wasser being used to describe a substance found inside it.Tatoeba #1598362 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #1598348 by Spamster
- Bitte geben Sie mir das WasserPlease give me the water
- Ich hätte gerne Trinkwasser, bitteI would like some drinking water, please
- Könnten Sie mir bitte eine Flasche Mineralwasser bringen?Could you bring me a bottle of mineral water, please?
- Kannst du mir Wasser geben?Can you give me water?
- 1884 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Felix and Hannah are in a kitchen.
- HannahHast du ein Glas Wasser für mich?Do you have a glass of water for me?
- FelixJa, Hannah, ich bringe es dir sofort.Yes, Hannah, I will bring it to you immediately.
- HannahDanke, das Wasser schmeckt sehr gut.Thanks, the water tastes very good.
- FelixGerne, trink es am besten langsam.You're welcome, you should drink it slowly.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “water” translations and entries Wasser, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
