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A structure with a smooth, sloping surface, usually on playgrounds or in swimming pools, that you can slide down for fun.
Die Kinder standen Schlange, um die große Wasserrutsche auszuprobieren.
The children stood in line to try out the big water slide.
chute / slide
A sloping surface or channel used to transport objects, bulk materials, or luggage downward by gravity.
Das Gepäck gelangt über eine lange Rutsche vom Flugzeug zur Gepäckausgabe.
The luggage reaches baggage claim from the plane via a long chute.
The noun 'die Rutsche' (slide) is derived directly from the verb 'rutschen' (to slide). A 'Rutsche' is therefore a device that you can slide on.
Sei vorsichtig, wenn du die nasse Rutsche hinunterrutschst!
Be careful when you slide down the wet slide!
You can tell which meaning is intended from the context. Words like 'Spielplatz' (playground), 'Kinder' (children), or 'Schwimmbad' (swimming pool) point to the playground equipment. Words like 'Gepäck' (luggage), 'Pakete' (packages), 'Flughafen' (airport), or 'Lager' (warehouse) refer to the transport device.
Auf dem neuen Spielplatz gibt es eine besonders hohe Rutsche.
There is an especially tall slide on the new playground.
In the context of playgrounds, 'Rutsche' (slide) is often used with verbs such as 'rutschen' (to slide), 'hinunterrutschen' (to slide down), or 'klettern' (to climb). A common compound is 'die Wasserrutsche' (water slide) in swimming pools.
Die kleine Anna klettert mutig auf die große Rutsche.
Little Anna bravely climbs onto the big slide.
In the technical or logistical meaning, 'Rutsche' (chute/slide) often becomes part of compound nouns that describe the purpose more precisely. Examples are 'die Gepäckrutsche' (luggage chute), 'die Paket-Rutsche' (package chute), or 'die Schuttrutsche' (debris chute) on construction sites.
Die Pakete gleiten automatisch über die Paket-Rutsche zur Sortieranlage.
The packages slide automatically via the package chute to the sorting facility.
ramp
A Rampe and a Rutsche can both slope downward and be used to move objects. A Rampe is designed for something to drive or roll on, while a Rutsche allows something to slide down by gravity. Use Rampe when something travels along it, and Rutsche when something slides or slips down.
Der Arbeiter lässt die Kiste über die Rutsche direkt in den Anhänger gleiten.
The worker lets the crate slide down the chute directly into the trailer.
Der Arbeiter rollt die schwere Kiste vorsichtig über die Rampe nach unten.
The worker carefully rolls the heavy crate down the ramp.
