This is the 3777th most frequent German word.
rückhaltebecken
Retention basin.
Usage explains the function of a Rückhaltebecken as a protective infrastructure.
Das Rückhaltebecken schützt das Dorf vor Überschwemmungen.
The retention basin protects the village from floods.
Usage describes the Rückhaltebecken as a part of a recreational environment.
Wir gingen spazieren entlang des Rückhaltebeckens im Park.
We walked along the retention basin in the park.
Usage indicates the process of constructing or installing a Rückhaltebecken.