die Pumpe
pump
A device used to draw in, move, or pressurize liquids or gases.
EXAMPLE
Die Pumpe befördert das Wasser aus dem Brunnen in den Tank.
The pump moves the water from the well into the tank.
die Pumpe
pump
die Pumpe, die Pumpen
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Meanings
die Pumpe
heart
Colloquial: the heart as the organ that pumps blood through the body.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Sprint raste ihm die Pumpe.
After the sprint, his heart was racing.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Pumpe, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Pumpen |
| genitive | der Pumpe |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Pumpe | die Pumpen |
| accusative | die Pumpe | die Pumpen |
| dative | der Pumpe | den Pumpen |
| genitive | der Pumpe | der Pumpen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word family
'Pumpe' (pump) and 'pumpen' (to pump) are visibly related: a 'Pumpe' is the device used to pump something. This connection helps you remember the device's function.
EXAMPLE
Mit dieser Pumpe kann man auch Luftmatratzen aufpumpen.
You can also use this pump to inflate air mattresses.
Typical collocations
When talking about a technical device, people often say that they connect, switch on, repair, or replace a pump. 'Die Pumpe fällt aus' (The pump stops working) is also a typical expression.
EXAMPLE
Der Techniker muss die Pumpe reparieren, bevor die Heizung wieder funktioniert.
The technician has to repair the pump before the heating works again.
Colloquial language
The meaning 'heart' is colloquial and often occurs with verbs such as 'rasen' (to race), 'schlagen' (to beat), or 'klopfen' (to pound). Words related to sports, exertion, or excitement usually show that the word refers to a heart rather than a technical device.
EXAMPLE
Der Arzt meinte, seine Pumpe sei für sein Alter noch völlig in Ordnung.
The doctor said that his heart was still perfectly healthy for his age.
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