Usage Note
Flussbett is the channel or bed through which a river flows, including its banks and bottom. It is used in geology, flood management, and everyday geographic description. Plural Flussbetten.
Examples
"Das Flussbett war nach dem langen Sommer fast ausgetrocknet."
Natural Translation
The riverbed had almost dried out after the long summer.
Literal Translation
The river-bed was after the long summer almost dried-out.
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