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estuary in German

estuary in German is Ästuar, Flussmündung, Mündungsgebiet — estuary means the wide part of a river where it meets the sea, where fresh water mixes with salt water.

estuary in German

Ästuar
noun
A coastal water body where ocean tides and river water merge, resulting in a brackish water zone.
Flussmündung
noun
A coastal water body where ocean tides and river water merge, resulting in a brackish water zone.
Mündungsgebiet
noun
A coastal water body where ocean tides and river water merge, resulting in a brackish water zone.
Meeresarm
noun
An ocean inlet also fed by fresh river water.

What does "estuary" mean?

  1. noun The wide part of a river where it meets the sea, where fresh water mixes with salt water.
    "Migrating birds gather in the estuary every autumn."
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estuary in a sentence

  • Migrating birds gather in the estuary every autumn.
  • The old port was built where the river estuary widened into a natural harbor.

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What is "estuary" in German?

"estuary" in German is Ästuar, Flussmündung, Mündungsgebiet. estuary means: The wide part of a river where it meets the sea, where fresh water mixes with salt water.

How do you use "estuary" in a sentence?

Example: "Migrating birds gather in the estuary every autumn." In German, "estuary" is Ästuar, Flussmündung, Mündungsgebiet.

Are there other ways to say "estuary" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "estuary": Ästuar, Flussmündung, Mündungsgebiet, Meeresarm.

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