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tap water
The water that flows through water pipes directly into homes and buildings and comes out of the tap.
In Deutschland kann man das Leitungswasser bedenkenlos trinken.
In Germany, you can drink tap water without any concerns.
The word is made up of 'die Leitung' (the line/pipe, in the sense of a water pipe) and 'das Wasser' (the water). The 's' between them is a linking s. So it is literally 'water from the pipe'.
Zum Kochen verwende ich immer Leitungswasser.
I always use tap water for cooking.
In Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, tap water is of very high quality and can be drunk directly from the tap almost everywhere. It is therefore an everyday and inexpensive alternative to purchased water.
Viele Menschen füllen sich morgens eine Flasche mit Leitungswasser für den Tag.
Many people fill a bottle with tap water in the morning for the day.
Common verbs used in connection with 'Leitungswasser' (tap water) are 'trinken' (to drink), 'sparen' (to save), 'verwenden' (to use), or 'abkochen' (to boil). It is often mentioned in the context of household tasks, cooking, and environmental awareness.
Um Energie zu sparen, sollte man Geräte nicht mit heißem Leitungswasser befüllen.
To save energy, you should not fill appliances with hot tap water.
The term is often used to distinguish this water from bottled water (mineral water). For example, in a restaurant you can ask for tap water, which is sometimes free.
„Ein Wasser, bitte.“ – „Gerne, still, mit Kohlensäure oder Leitungswasser?“
'A water, please.' — 'Of course, still, sparkling, or tap water?'
drinking water
'Trinkwasser' and 'Leitungswasser' are often closely related, because tap water is used as drinking water in many households. The difference is the perspective: 'Trinkwasser' says that water is suitable for drinking. 'Leitungswasser' says where the water comes from, namely from the pipe or the tap. Learners may confuse the words because in everyday life both often refer to the same water. When the quality is important, 'Trinkwasser' fits better. When it is about the tap or the pipe, 'Leitungswasser' is more precise.
Zu Hause trinkt er meistens Leitungswasser statt Wasser aus Flaschen.
At home, he usually drinks tap water instead of bottled water.
In der Küche hängt ein Hinweis, dass das Trinkwasser wieder sicher ist.
There is a notice in the kitchen saying that the drinking water is safe again.