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pipe / tube
A long, hollow cylinder made of metal, plastic, or another material, used to conduct liquids, gases, or cables.
Ein verstopftes Rohr in der Wand hat den Wasserschaden verursacht.
A clogged pipe in the wall caused the water damage.
The word 'Rohr' (pipe/tube) is a very productive base word for many technical terms. When you see '-rohr' at the end of a word, it is usually a type of conduit or pipe, e.g. 'Wasserrohr' (water pipe), 'Abflussrohr' (drainpipe), or 'Auspuffrohr' (exhaust pipe).
Der Klempner musste das kaputte Wasserrohr austauschen.
The plumber had to replace the broken water pipe.
You can recognize the many meanings of 'Rohr' (pipe/tube) from context. If it is about water or construction, it means a pipe or conduit. If it is about baking, it means the oven. If it is about weapons, it means the barrel.
Durch das Abflussrohr fließt das Wasser nicht mehr ab.
The water no longer drains through the drainpipe.
Using 'Rohr' (oven) for 'Backofen' (oven) is typical of Austria and parts of southern Germany. In other regions of Germany, this meaning is uncommon.
Schieb die Pizza bitte für 15 Minuten ins Rohr.
Please put the pizza in the oven for 15 minutes.
When 'Rohr' means the oven, you use 'ins Rohr' (into the oven, accusative) for movement into it and 'im Rohr' (in the oven, dative) for the position inside it.
Der Braten muss noch eine Weile im Rohr bleiben.
The roast has to stay in the oven a while longer.
In connection with pipes or conduits, 'Rohr' (pipe/tube) is often combined with certain verbs. Typical phrases are: 'ein Rohr verlegen' (to lay a pipe), 'ein Rohr ist verstopft' (a pipe is clogged), or 'ein Rohr bricht' (a pipe bursts).
Wegen des Frosts ist das Wasserrohr gebrochen.
Because of the frost, the water pipe burst.
management / line
'die Leitung' and 'das Rohr' can both refer to something through which water, gas, or other things are transported. 'Das Rohr' mainly describes the shape: it is a long, hollow cylinder, often made of metal or plastic. 'Die Leitung' emphasizes the function more: something is carried from one place to another. A water line can consist of pipes. The words can be confused because they often appear together in houses and repairs. If you mean the individual component, you are more likely to say 'Rohr'; if you mean the whole supply system, you are more likely to say 'Leitung'.
Der Handwerker ersetzt das alte Rohr unter der Küche.
The tradesperson replaces the old pipe under the kitchen.
Im Bad ist eine Leitung undicht, deshalb tropft Wasser aus der Wand.
A line in the bathroom is leaking, so water is dripping from the wall.