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pipeline / pipe system
A system of interconnected pipes used to transport liquids or gases over a certain distance. This can be a large pipeline for oil or gas, or also the water pipe system in a building.
Ein Leck in der Rohrleitung hat zu einem großen Wasserschaden im Keller geführt.
A leak in the pipeline caused major water damage in the basement.
The word is made up of 'Rohr' (pipe) and 'Leitung' (line/conduit). So it literally describes a line made of pipes that transports something.
Die neue Gas-Rohrleitung wird nächste Woche in Betrieb genommen.
The new gas pipeline will be put into operation next week.
In connection with pipelines or pipe systems, the verbs 'verlegen' (to lay/install), 'reparieren' (to repair), 'warten' (to maintain), or 'inspizieren' (to inspect) are often used.
Ein Spezialist muss die alte Rohrleitung reparieren.
A specialist has to repair the old pipeline.
The word is often combined with a prefix to show what is being transported. Typical examples are 'Gasrohrleitung' (gas pipeline), 'Wasserrohrleitung' (water pipeline), or 'Ölrohrleitung' (oil pipeline).
Durch die Explosion wurde die Ölrohrleitung schwer beschädigt.
The oil pipeline was badly damaged by the explosion.
management / line
Leitung and Rohrleitung can both refer to a route for water or gas. Leitung is the broader term and can also consist of a cable. Rohrleitung explicitly indicates that connected pipes transport the liquid or gas.
Die neue Rohrleitung für die Gasversorgung besteht aus mehreren verbundenen Rohren.
The new pipeline for the gas supply consists of several connected pipes.
Im Plan ist eine neue Leitung für die Gasversorgung eingezeichnet.
The plan shows a new line for the gas supply.
