🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Uferbereich

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈuːfɐbəˌʁaɪç

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Waterfront/ˈwɔː.tər.fɒnt/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Der neue Park am Uferbereich ist ein beliebter Ort für Familien geworden."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The land or area that is adjacent to a body of water, particularly in urban settings.

    "The new park along the waterfront has become a popular spot for families."
  2. 2

    A district or area of a city that is located near a body of water.

    "The waterfront district is known for its vibrant nightlife and restaurants."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'waterfront' is a compound word formed from 'water' and 'front'. 'Water' originates from Old English 'wæter', which has Germanic roots, while 'front' comes from the Latin 'frons', meaning 'forehead' or 'front part'. The term evolved in the 19th century to describe areas adjacent to bodies of water.

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