German · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Waterfall" in German: Wasserfall
der Wasserfall
Waterfall in German is der Wasserfall. Say Wir gehen zum Wasserfall or Der Wasserfall ist laut. Plural is die Wasserfälle.
Hike plan
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How to pronounce Wasserfall
Say it
VAS-ser-fal
/ˈvasɐˌfal/
VAS-ser-fal. Soft w as v. Stress on Vas.
"Waterfall" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Wasserfall | the waterfall Main noun. | Main noun. |
| die Wasserfälle | the waterfalls Plural with ä. | Plural with ä. |
| am Wasserfall | at the waterfall Location. | Location. |
| großer Wasserfall | big waterfall Size talk. | Size talk. |
How to use Wasserfall in real life
- 1Hike plan
Nach der Pause laufen wir zum Wasserfall.
After the break we walk to the waterfall.
Zum Wasserfall.
- 2Photo stop
Am Wasserfall ist der Boden nass und rutschig.
At the waterfall the ground is wet and slippery.
Am Wasserfall.
- 3Postcard
Dieser Wasserfall sieht auf Fotos riesig aus.
This waterfall looks huge in photos.
Dieser Wasserfall.
Mistakes English speakers make with Wasserfall
Incorrect: die Waterfall
Correct: der Wasserfall
Use Wasserfall.
Incorrect: das Wasserfall
Correct: der Wasserfall
Masculine: der Wasserfall.
Good to know
Popular Wasserfälle get crowded on Sundays. Signs often warn about slippery rocks — nass und rutschig is real advice.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a short nature walk
ChatPal
Wollen wir zum Wasserfall oder zum See?
Do we want the waterfall or the lake?
You
Zum Wasserfall. Ich mag das Geräusch.
To the waterfall. I like the sound.
ChatPal
Gut. Am Wasserfall machen wir ein Foto.
Good. At the waterfall we'll take a photo.
You
Ja — aber nah am Wasserfall vorsichtig treten.
Yes — but step carefully near the waterfall.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Waterfall" in German
How do you say waterfall?
Der Wasserfall.
Plural?
Die Wasserfälle.
At the waterfall?
Am Wasserfall.
Gender?
Masculine: der Wasserfall.
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