Ruhr River
- proper noun
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río Ruhr
- The Ruhr River is an important waterway for Germany's industrial heartland.
Examples
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The Ruhr River flows through several major cities in Germany.
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Many towns along the Ruhr River flourished during the industrial revolution.
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Heavy rainfall caused the Ruhr River to overflow its banks last year.
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Have you ever visited the Ruhr River area?
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The famous industrial area of the Ruhr River is known for its coal and steel production.
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Many cities, including Essen and Dortmund, lie along the banks of the Ruhr River.
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The Ruhr River flows through a densely populated region in western Germany.
Synonyms
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A river in western Germany that flows into the Rhine and runs through an industrial valley
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is compositionally built from the proper name 'Ruhr' and the common noun 'river', so its meaning — the river called the Ruhr in western Germany — is directly derivable from the constituents. This is a common toponymic pattern (e.g. 'River Thames') found across languages, making it immediately understandable to learners who know both words.
Etymology
The Ruhr River may get its name from an old word Ruhr meaning 'to roar', because parts of the river once rushed over rocks and made a loud sound. So the name gives a simple image of a noisy, fast river and helps you remember why people call it the Ruhr River today.