German word

Schlauch

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃlaʊ̯x/

Meaning

  • masculine nounhose

Example

Der Schlauch liegt im Garten.

The hose is lying in the garden.

Illustration for Schlauch (hose)

More examples

Mit dem Schlauch gieße ich den Rasen.

I water the lawn with the hose.

Core concept

A flexible hollow line that bends around corners while carrying water or air.

Common phrases

  • einen Schlauch anschließen

    connect a hose

  • mit dem Schlauch gießen

    water with a hose

  • ein Leck im Schlauch

    a leak in the hose

Similar words

Rohr: A rigid hollow pipe that carries water or gas in one direction.
Leitung: A utility line that carries water, electricity, or other supplies to a destination.
Röhre: A hollow cylindrical tube used to carry water or air.

Definition in German

Ein hohles, biegsames Rohr aus Gummi oder Stoff zum Fördern von Flüssigkeiten oder Luft.

Word origin

Schlauch comes from Middle High German slūch and is an inherited Germanic noun for a tube or hose.

Usage tips

  • The plural of der Schlauch is die Schläuche, with an umlaut and the ending -e.

Other meanings

  • tubenoun
  • rubber tubenoun

Related words

  • schlauchförmigtube-shapedadjective
  • Schlauchbootinflatable boatnoun
  • Gartenschlauchgarden hosenoun

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