Fluss
river
The German word for river is Fluss. It is a noun and is used to describe a large, flowing body of water. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts. For example, one might say, 'Ich gehe zum Fluss,' which means 'I am going to the river.'
Example sentences using: Fluss
Der Fluss ist sehr schmutzig.
The river is very dirty.
This sentence is simply stating a fact about the river's condition, emphasizing a negative trait - being dirty.
Ich lebe in der Nähe eines Flusses.
I live near a river.
This sentence gives a detail about the speaker's residence. It implies that the river, likely being a substantial body of water, is a significant landmark of their location.
Wir fahren mit dem Boot den Fluss hinunter.
We are going down the river by boat.
This sentence describes an action by the speaker and potentially others. It suggests that they are on a boat journey or adventure along the river.