German · Food & Drink
Wasser
Water
Beginnernoun
Definition
A clear liquid essential for life.
Example
Ein Glas Wasser, bitte.
A glass of water, please.
Etymology
'Wasser' comes from the Old High German 'wazzar', with roots in the Proto-Germanic '*watōr', and ultimately tracing back to Proto-Indo-European '*wódr̥', meaning water.
How & Where It’s Used
'Wasser' is universally used in both spoken and written contexts across all registers. It is understood throughout German-speaking regions without variation.