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river

river

Meaning of river

English

natural stream of water flowing in a channel

Deutsch

natürliches fließendes Gewässer, das in ein Meer oder einen See mündet

river

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈrɪvə/
American English
/ˈrɪvɚ/

river with German translation

river usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The river flows slowly through the valley.

Der Fluss fließt langsam durch das Tal.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

We sit by the river and eat.

Wir sitzen am Fluss und essen.

river synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between river, stream, creek, and brook

Advanced: broader words

🇬🇧English

a smaller, narrower flow of water than a river

A1often

ENWe walked beside a small stream.

C
🇬🇧English
creek

a small stream; mostly American

A1often

ENThe farm is next to a shallow creek.

B
🇬🇧English
brook

a small stream; literary or poetic

A1rare word

ENShe crossed a clear brook in the park.

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river belongs to the topic "Animal Basics →". Start with a short set of 3 words so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does river mean?

natural stream of water flowing in a channel

How do you pronounce river?

river is pronounced [ˈrɪvə].

How is river used in a sentence?

Der Fluss fließt langsam durch das Tal. Translation: The river flows slowly through the valley.

Is river part of Animal Basics vocabulary?

Yes, river can be learned in the Animal Basics topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is river part of Outdoor Recreation vocabulary?

Yes, river can be learned in the Outdoor Recreation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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