heat pump
die Wärmepumpe, die Wärmepumpen
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heat pump
A technical system that absorbs heat from the surroundings, such as the air, ground, or groundwater, and uses it to heat a building.
Unsere Wärmepumpe heizt das Haus auch im Winter zuverlässig.
Our heat pump reliably heats the house even in winter.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Wärmepumpen |
| genitive | der Wärmepumpe |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Wärmepumpe | die Wärmepumpen |
| accusative | die Wärmepumpe | die Wärmepumpen |
| dative | der Wärmepumpe | den Wärmepumpen |
| genitive | der Wärmepumpe | der Wärmepumpen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Wärmepumpe' is made up of 'Wärme' (heat) and 'Pumpe' (pump). The word therefore describes a pump that transports heat.
Die Wärmepumpe steht hinter dem Haus.
The heat pump is located behind the house.
'Wärmepumpe' is often used with verbs such as 'installieren' (to install), 'einbauen' (to fit), 'betreiben' (to operate), and 'warten' (to maintain). These combinations are especially common in conversations about home technology.
Die Familie möchte eine Wärmepumpe installieren lassen.
The family wants to have a heat pump installed.
The phrase 'mit einer Wärmepumpe heizen' (to heat with a heat pump) is often used to describe the type of heating. The preposition 'mit' (with) is used with the dative case.
Wir heizen unser neues Haus mit einer Wärmepumpe.
We heat our new house with a heat pump.
