floodplain in German

floodplain in German is Flussaue, Aue, Au — floodplain means a low-lying plain adjacent to a river subject to flooding during periods of high rainfall or at high tide.

floodplain in German

Flussaue

noun

(geography) An alluvial plain adjacent to a river formed by flooding during periods of high rain.

Aue

noun

(geography) An alluvial plain adjacent to a river formed by flooding during periods of high rain.

noun

(geography) An alluvial plain adjacent to a river formed by flooding during periods of high rain.

Überschemmungsgebiet

noun

(geography) An alluvial plain adjacent to a river formed by flooding during periods of high rain.

What does "floodplain" mean?

noun A low-lying plain adjacent to a river subject to flooding during periods of high rainfall or at high tide.

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What is "floodplain" in German?

"floodplain" in German is Flussaue, Aue, Au. floodplain means: A low-lying plain adjacent to a river subject to flooding during periods of high rainfall or at high tide.

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

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "floodplain": Flussaue, Aue, Au, Überschemmungsgebiet.

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