trough
der Trog, die Tröge
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trough
A large, usually elongated, open container. It is mainly used to provide animals with food or water, but it is also used for other purposes.
Die Bäuerin füllte den Trog mit Futter für die Schweine.
The farmer filled the trough with feed for the pigs.
trough
In meteorology, an elongated area of low air pressure extending from a low-pressure system.
Ein Trog über Westeuropa bringt kühle Luft und kräftige Schauer nach Deutschland.
A trough over Western Europe is bringing cool air and heavy showers to Germany.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Tröge |
| genitive | des Trogs |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Trog | die Tröge |
| accusative | den Trog | die Tröge |
| dative | dem Trog | den Trögen |
| genitive | des Trogs des Troges | der Tröge |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
With “Trog” (trough), the surrounding words usually indicate the meaning: food, water, and animals point to a container; air pressure, weather charts, and low-pressure systems point to the meteorological meaning.
Der Bauer stellte einen Eimer neben den Trog für die Kälber.
The farmer placed a bucket next to the trough for the calves.
Auf der Wetterkarte ist ein Trog über dem Atlantik zu erkennen.
A trough can be seen over the Atlantic on the weather chart.
In the meaning of a container, “Trog” (trough) is often used with verbs such as “füllen” (to fill), “ausleeren” (to empty), and “reinigen” (to clean). Typical complements include “mit Wasser” (with water), “mit Futter” (with feed), and “für die Tiere” (for the animals).
Am Abend reinigte der Landwirt den Trog und füllte ihn mit frischem Wasser.
In the evening, the farmer cleaned the trough and filled it with fresh water.
In meteorological texts, “Trog” (trough) is often associated with words such as “Tiefdruckgebiet” (low-pressure system), “Kaltluft” (cold air), and “Schauer” (showers). Its location or movement is often described with phrases such as “über Europa” (over Europe) or “zieht nach Osten” (is moving eastward).
Der Trog zieht nach Osten und bringt feuchte Kaltluft mit sich.
The trough is moving eastward and bringing moist cold air with it.
