waterworks in German
waterworks in German is Wasserkunst, Wasserversorgung, Wasserwerk — waterworks means the system of pipes, pumps, and reservoirs that supplies water to a town or city.
waterworks in German
Wasserkunst
The water supply system of a district, town, city, or other place, including reservoirs, pipes, and pumps.
Wasserversorgung
The water supply system of a district, town, city, or other place, including reservoirs, pipes, and pumps.
Wasserwerk
The water supply system of a district, town, city, or other place, including reservoirs, pipes, and pumps.
Wasserwerk
(treated as singular) Any single facility, such as a filtration plant or pumping station, within such a system.
Wasseraufbereitungsanlage
(treated as singular) Any single facility, such as a filtration plant or pumping station, within such a system.
Geheul
(informal) Often in the form turn on the waterworks: crying or tears, especially in a way that is considered manipulative or over-emotional.
Tränen
(informal) Often in the form turn on the waterworks: crying or tears, especially in a way that is considered manipulative or over-emotional.
Wasserkunst
(historical, treated as singular) A hydraulic apparatus by which a supply of water is furnished for ornamental purposes; also, an ornamental fountain or waterfall.
What does "waterworks" mean?
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noun The system of pipes, pumps, and reservoirs that supplies water to a town or city.
"The city's waterworks were built over a century ago."
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noun Informally, tears or crying, especially when seen as excessive or manipulative — in the phrase "turn on the waterworks."
"As soon as she was caught, she turned on the waterworks."
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waterworks in a sentence
- The city's waterworks were built over a century ago.
- As soon as she was caught, she turned on the waterworks.
- She turned on the waterworks when we told her the old man was dead, but she was asking questions about the will soon enough.
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What is "waterworks" in German?
"waterworks" in German is Wasserkunst, Wasserversorgung, Wasserwerk. waterworks means: The system of pipes, pumps, and reservoirs that supplies water to a town or city.
How do you use "waterworks" in a sentence?
Example: "The city's waterworks were built over a century ago." In German, "waterworks" is Wasserkunst, Wasserversorgung, Wasserwerk.
Are there other ways to say "waterworks" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "waterworks": Wasserkunst, Wasserversorgung, Wasserwerk, Wasseraufbereitungsanlage, Geheul, Tränen.
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