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Speicherbecken
German → American English
American English
reservoir
Becken zur Speicherung von Wasser, meist für Versorgung, Bewässerung oder Energiegewinnung.
Das Speicherbecken versorgt die Region auch in trockenen Monaten mit Wasser.Speicherbecken is a technical term for a water storage basin or reservoir, often in hydrology or hydropower contexts. In everyday German, people more often say Stausee or Reservoir depending on the situation.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Speicherbecken mean in English?
Speicherbecken means reservoir, especially a basin used to store water.
Is Speicherbecken the same as Stausee?
They can overlap, but Speicherbecken is more technical and emphasizes storage, while Stausee usually refers to a dammed lake.
How do you use Speicherbecken in a sentence?
Example: Das Speicherbecken dient der Wasserversorgung. = The reservoir serves water supply.