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Wasserkraftwerk
German → American English
American English
hydroelectric power plant
Ein Kraftwerk, das mit Wasserkraft elektrische Energie erzeugt.
Das neue Wasserkraftwerk versorgt die ganze Region mit Strom.Use Wasserkraftwerk for a facility that generates electricity from water power. In everyday German, Kraftwerk is broader, while Wasserkraftwerk is more specific and often used in technical or environmental contexts.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Wasserkraftwerk mean in English?
It means hydroelectric power plant.
Is Wasserkraftwerk the same as Kraftwerk?
Not exactly. Kraftwerk is the general word for power plant, while Wasserkraftwerk specifically means a hydroelectric power plant.
How do you use Wasserkraftwerk in a sentence?
For example: Das Wasserkraftwerk erzeugt Strom aus der Kraft des Wassers.