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Tide
German → American English
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tide
Regelmäßiges Ansteigen und Abfallen des Meeresspiegels durch Mond- und Sonneneinfluss.
At high tide, the water reaches the edge of the rocks.Tide is used mostly in nautical, coastal, and scientific contexts. In everyday English, people often say tide, high tide, or low tide rather than a more technical term.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Tide” mean in English?
“Tide” means the regular rise and fall of the sea level, caused mainly by the moon and the sun.
Is “Tide” the same as “Ebbe und Flut”?
Yes. In English, “tide” refers to both the rising and falling movement of the sea.
How do you say “Flut” and “Ebbe” in English?
“Flut” is usually “high tide” or simply “flood tide” in some contexts, and “Ebbe” is “low tide.”
How do you use “tide” in a sentence?
Example: “We walked along the beach at low tide.”