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Speichersee
German → American English
American English
reservoir
Ein künstlich angelegter See zur Speicherung von Wasser.
Der Speichersee dient als wichtige Wasserreserve für die Stadt.Speichersee is a fairly technical word, often used in hydrology, water management, and energy contexts. In everyday speech, Stausee or Reservoir may be more common depending on the region.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Speichersee mean in English?
Speichersee means reservoir or storage lake in English.
Is Speichersee the same as Stausee?
They are very close in meaning. Speichersee emphasizes water storage, while Stausee is the more common general word for an artificial lake behind a dam.
How do you use Speichersee in a German sentence?
You can say: Der Speichersee versorgt die Region mit Trinkwasser. It means: The reservoir supplies the region with drinking water.