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ventilation
The process of replacing stale or warm air in a room with fresh air from outside. This can happen by opening windows or through technical systems.
Eine regelmäßige Lüftung des Zimmers ist wichtig für ein gesundes Raumklima.
Regular ventilation of the room is important for a healthy indoor climate.
The noun 'die Lüftung' (ventilation) is derived directly from the verb 'lüften' (to air out, to ventilate). The ending '-ung' turns the activity (lüften) into a noun that can describe both the process and the result or device.
Bitte lüfte dein Zimmer, bevor du zur Schule gehst.
Please air out your room before you go to school.
You can tell whether the process (m01) or the system (m02) is meant from the verb. Verbs like 'sorgen für' (to provide for) or adjectives like 'regelmäßig' (regular) point to the process. Verbs like 'einschalten' (to switch on), 'ausschalten' (to switch off), or adjectives like 'kaputt' (broken) and 'laut' (loud) refer to the system.
Wir müssen für eine bessere Lüftung im Konferenzraum sorgen.
We need to provide better ventilation in the conference room.
When referring to the process of airing out or ventilating, typical expressions are 'für Lüftung sorgen' (to provide ventilation), 'regelmäßige Lüftung' (regular ventilation), or specific methods such as 'Stoßlüftung' (brief, intensive ventilation).
Im Winter ist die Stoßlüftung energieeffizienter als ein gekipptes Fenster.
In winter, brief intensive ventilation is more energy-efficient than a tilted window.
When 'Lüftung' (ventilation) refers to the technical system, it is often combined with verbs like 'einbauen' (to install), 'warten' (to service), 'reinigen' (to clean), or 'einschalten' (to switch on). It can also 'laut sein' (be loud) or 'ausfallen' (fail, break down).
Ein Techniker kommt heute, um die Lüftung zu warten.
A technician is coming today to service the ventilation system.
deduction / trigger / withdrawal
'der Abzug' and 'die Lüftung' both have to do with air in a room. 'der Abzug' specifically extracts smoke, steam, or gases, often right where they are produced, for example above the stove. 'die Lüftung' more generally provides fresh air and replaces stale air; this can happen through windows or through a system. The words can be confused because both improve the air. When it is about extracting steam or smoke, 'Abzug' fits. When it is about fresh air in the whole room or building, 'Lüftung' fits.
Im Büro ist die Lüftung kaputt, deshalb wird die Luft schnell schlecht.
The ventilation system in the office is broken, so the air quickly gets bad.
Wegen des starken Geruchs läuft der Abzug in der Küche die ganze Zeit.
Because of the strong smell, the extractor fan in the kitchen is running the whole time.