Usage Note
Leitungswasser ('pipe water') is of excellent quality throughout Germany and is perfectly safe to drink. However, German restaurants typically serve bottled Mineralwasser; requesting Leitungswasser is acceptable but can be seen as unusual in finer establishments.
Examples
"In Deutschland ist Leitungswasser von sehr guter Qualität."
Natural Translation
In Germany tap water is of very good quality.
Literal Translation
In Germany is tap water of very good quality.
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