In German
Fluss
Meaning: river
Example sentences
Der Fluss fließt durch die Stadt.
The river flows through the city.
Wir fahren mit dem Boot auf dem Fluss.
We go out on the river by boat.
Der Rhein ist ein großer Fluss.
The Rhine is a big river.
Grammar note
“Der Fluss” is masculine. The plural is “die Flüsse”, with an umlaut on the “u” and an -e ending.
Common mistake
Don't confuse “Fluss” (river) with “Flug” (flight). The spelling is close, but the ss in “Fluss” is a double consonant.
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What is the plural of “Fluss”?
“Flüsse”, with an umlaut and -e.
What does “Flug” mean?
Flight.