German · Nature, Animals & Weather
"River" in German: Fluss
der Fluss
River in German is der Fluss, masculine. Plurals are die Flüsse. Say am Fluss spazieren. Big named rivers keep der: der Rhein, die Elbe (gender varies by name).
City walk
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How to pronounce Fluss
Say it
flooss
/flʊs/
flooss. Long u spelled with ss after short vowel historically—here short u before ss. Clear final s.
"River" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Fluss | the river Masculine noun. | Masculine noun. |
| die Flüsse | the rivers Plural with umlaut. | Plural with umlaut. |
| am Fluss | by the river Location phrase. | Location phrase. |
| Flussufer | riverbank Walks and picnics. | Walks and picnics. |
How to use Fluss in real life
- 1City walk
Lass uns am Fluss entlanggehen.
Let's walk along the river.
Am Fluss.
- 2Geography
Welcher Fluss fließt durch Köln?
Which river flows through Cologne?
Welcher Fluss.
- 3Summer
Der Fluss ist zum Baden heute verlockend.
The river is tempting for swimming today.
Der Fluss.
Mistakes English speakers make with Fluss
Incorrect: Die Fluss ist breit.
Correct: Der Fluss ist breit.
Fluss is masculine: der Fluss.
Incorrect: Viele Flusse in Deutschland.
Correct: Viele Flüsse in Deutschland.
Plural Flüsse with ü.
Good to know
City life often orients itself am Fluss—promenades, festivals, and flood news. Named rivers have fixed articles you simply memorise: der Rhein, die Donau, die Mosel.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a picnic spot
ChatPal
Picknick im Park oder am Fluss?
Picnic in the park or by the river?
You
Am Fluss. Der Fluss ist heute ruhig.
By the river. The river is calm today.
ChatPal
Bring eine Decke mit ans Flussufer.
Bring a blanket to the riverbank.
You
Klar. Am Fluss gibt's auch Schatten.
Sure. By the river there's also shade.
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FAQ
Common questions about "River" in German
What gender is Fluss?
Masculine: der Fluss. Plural die Flüsse.
How do you say by the river?
Am Fluss.
Is See a river?
No. Der See is a lake; die See is the sea.
Why die Donau but der Rhein?
Proper river names keep their own gender—learn them case by case.
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