shore
Ufer
noun
neuter
Meaning: bank (of a river)
Der Fluss fließt am Ufer entlang.
The river flows along the bank.
Meaning: shore
Wir haben einen Spaziergang am Ufer des Sees gemacht.
We took a walk along the shore of the lake.
Meaning: coast
Sie verbringen ihren Urlaub an der Nordsee und genießen die frische Luft am Ufer.
They are spending their vacation on the North Sea coast and enjoying the fresh air by the coast.
Meaning: embankment
Die Stadt hat das Ufer des Flusses mit einem neuen Betonboden verstärkt.
The city reinforced the embankment of the river with a new concrete floor.
A1: Das Ufer des Flusses ist sehr schön.
The riverbank is very beautiful.
A1: Wir spazieren am Ufer entlang.
We walk along the shore.
A1: Die Kinder spielen am Ufer des Sees.
The children play at the lake's edge.
B1: Am Ufer des Meeres gibt es viele Muscheln.
There are many seashells on the seaside.
B1: Ich werde morgen am Ufer angeln gehen.
I will go fishing by the bank tomorrow.
B1: Sie haben ein Picknick am Ufer gemacht.
They had a picnic by the shore.
C1: Der Fluss hat das Ufer überschwemmt.
The river has flooded its banks.
C1: Die Stadt erstreckt sich entlang des Ufers des Sees.
The city stretches along the lakeshore.
C1: Das Boot legte am Ufer an und wir stiegen aus.
The boat docked at the shore and we disembarked.
Ufer is a German noun that translates to 'shore' or 'bank' in English. It refers to the land along the edge of a body of water, such as a river, lake, or ocean.
The Ufer can vary in appearance depending on the type of body of water it borders. For example, a river Ufer may be characterized by vegetation and trees, while an ocean Ufer may consist of sandy beaches or rocky cliffs.
In Germany, many cities and towns are located on the Ufer of rivers, providing picturesque views and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike.