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valve
A technical device that controls the flow of liquids or gases in a pipe system by opening, closing, or regulating the passage.
Der Klempner musste das Ventil an der Heizung austauschen.
The plumber had to replace the valve on the heater.
outlet
In a figurative sense, a way to release and express pent-up feelings, pressure, or energy.
Für ihn ist Sport ein Ventil, um den Alltagsstress abzubauen.
For him, sports are an outlet for reducing everyday stress.
valve
In anatomy, a valve in the heart or blood vessels that ensures blood flows in only one direction. Often referred to as a heart valve.
Bei der Operation wurde dem Patienten ein künstliches Ventil eingesetzt.
During the operation, the patient was given an artificial valve.
You can recognize the meaning of 'Ventil' (valve/outlet) from the context. In technology, it is about controlling liquids or gases. In a figurative sense, it is a way to release feelings. In medicine, it refers to a valve in the heart or blood vessels.
Das Ventil am Fahrradreifen ist kaputt.
The valve on the bicycle tire is broken.
In a technical context, a valve is often used with the verbs 'öffnen' (to open), 'schließen' (to close), 'austauschen' (to replace), or 'prüfen' (to check). It is often 'defekt' (defective) or 'undicht' (leaky).
Bitte schließen Sie das Hauptventil für das Wasser.
Please close the main water valve.
In the figurative meaning, 'Ventil' (outlet) often follows the structure '[activity] ist ein Ventil für [feeling/pressure]' ([activity] is an outlet for [feeling/pressure]). You can also say 'ein Ventil brauchen' (to need an outlet), 'suchen' (to look for one), or 'finden' (to find one).
Für viele Menschen ist Sport ein Ventil für den Stress im Beruf.
For many people, sports are an outlet for work-related stress.
rooster / tap
Hahn and Ventil can both regulate the flow of water or gas. Hahn usually refers in everyday language to the directly operated shut-off or outlet device, while Ventil is more general and often used in technical contexts for the regulating mechanism. For a water tap, Hahn is usually the right word; in technical descriptions, Ventil is often more appropriate.
Der Techniker prüft das Ventil, das den Gasfluss in der Leitung regelt.
The technician is inspecting the valve that regulates the gas flow in the pipe.
Bitte dreh den Hahn zu, weil Wasser aus dem Schlauch läuft.
Please turn off the tap because water is leaking from the hose.
