Abfluss
derNoundrain, outflow, runoff
English translations
- 01
drain
- 02
flume
- 03
outflow
- 04
discharge
- 05
drainage
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine Vorrichtung, durch die Wasser oder andere Flüssigkeiten abgeleitet werden.
- English meaning
- drain
- Synonym
- Ausguss, Ablauf
- German example
- Der Abfluss in der Dusche ist verstopft.
- English example
- The drain in the shower is clogged.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Abfluss
- Plural Form
- die Abflüsse
Related words
- Datenabfluss
data flow
- Kapitalabfluss
capital flight
- abflusslos
Endorheic
- Abflussleitung
A drainpipe is a pipe or system of pipes that is used to transport wastewater or other liquids from one place to another.
- Abflusskanal
Drainage channel
- Abflussrohr
Drainpipe
- Kapitalabfluss
Capital outflow
- Datenabfluss
Data breach, data leak
- kollern
Gurgle, rumble
- verstopft
Clogged means blocked or obstructed so that nothing can pass through.
- Fließgleichgewicht
Steady state
- Oberflächenwasser
Surface water is water that is located on the Earth's surface, such as rivers, lakes, streams, and ponds.
- Salzsee
salt lake
- Ausguss
sink
- Saugglocke
Plunger
- hinunterspülen
To flush down means to remove or dispose of something by flushing it with water or another liquid, often in the context of a toilet or drain.
- strudeln
To swirl
- Abflußleitung
Drainpipe
- Abfluß
Drain
- Kloake
A cloaca is a sewer or a collection point for sewage and excrement.
- Ausguß
Drain
- abfließen
To drain
- zustopfen
to clog
- verstopfen
To clog
- Drainage
Drainage
- Auslass
outlet
Example sentences with “Abfluss”
Das Wasser im Waschbecken fließt nicht ab; der Abfluss ist verstopft. (The water in the sink isn't draining; the drain is clogged.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the plural of Abfluss?
The plural is 'die Abflüsse'. It is a masculine noun (der Abfluss).