Definition
Water. An uncountable noun in most everyday contexts — rarely used in the plural.
Conjugation / Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Wasser | die Wasser |
| Accusative | das Wasser | die Wasser |
| Dative | dem Wasser | den Wassern |
| Genitive | des Wassers | der Wasser |
Examples
- Das Wasser ist kalt. — The water is cold.
- Ich trinke Wasser. — I drink water.
- Ich gebe dem Hund Wasser. — I give the dog water.
- Er hat kein Wasser getrunken. — He didn’t drink any water.
- Wir haben dem Hund Wasser gegeben. — We gave the dog water.
- Ich werde ein Wasser bestellen. — I will order a water.
Notes
In restaurants, ordering water works a little differently than in the US — tap water (Leitungswasser) is not automatically brought to the table and may be charged for. You’ll often be offered Mineralwasser (sparkling) or stilles Wasser (still). Handy cultural note for an American!