lecken

to lick, to leak

English translations

  1. 01

    leaking

  2. 02

    to lick

  3. 03

    licking

Word details

German meaning
Leckend bedeutet, dass etwas Flüssigkeit verliert oder dass jemand etwas ableckt.
English meaning
Leaking means that something is losing liquid or that someone is licking something.
German example
Der Wasserhahn ist leckend und muss repariert werden.
English example
The faucet is leaking and needs to be repaired.

Example sentences with “lecken”

  1. Der Hund leckt mein Gesicht. (The dog is licking my face.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'lecken' used for water leaking?

Yes, but often 'undicht sein' is used. 'Lecken' is common for fluids dripping.