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water pipe
A system of pipes used to transport water from one place to another, especially to supply buildings with drinking water or utility water.
Wegen einer geplatzten Wasserleitung hatten wir den ganzen Vormittag kein Wasser.
Because of a burst water pipe, we had no water all morning.
The word is a clear compound of 'das Wasser' (water) and 'die Leitung' (line/pipe). A 'Leitung' is something that directs or carries something, in this case water.
Ein Rohr ist Teil einer Leitung.
A pipe is part of a line.
The component '-leitung' is very productive in German for all kinds of pipes or cables. If you recognize this pattern, you will also understand words like 'Stromleitung' (power line), 'Gasleitung' (gas pipeline), or 'Telefonleitung' (telephone line).
Ein Sturm hat gestern eine Stromleitung beschädigt.
A storm damaged a power line yesterday.
In everyday life, you often hear about problems with water pipes. Common verbs are: 'eine Wasserleitung verlegen' (to lay/install a water pipe), 'eine Wasserleitung ist geplatzt' (a water pipe has burst), or 'eine Wasserleitung ist undicht' (a water pipe is leaking).
Der Handwerker muss die alte Wasserleitung im Bad ersetzen.
The handyman has to replace the old water pipe in the bathroom.
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'die Leitung' and 'die Wasserleitung' can both mean a pipe or a system of pipes through which something is transported. 'die Leitung' is the general word. It can transport water, gas, electricity, or data, depending on the context. 'die Wasserleitung' is more precise and means only a line or pipe for water, especially in houses or for the water supply. The words can be confusing because in everyday language people often simply say 'die Leitung' when the context makes it clear that water is meant. If it is not clear, 'die Wasserleitung' is more precise.
Wegen der alten Wasserleitung gibt es in der Küche nur wenig Druck.
Because of the old water pipe, there is very little pressure in the kitchen.
Im Keller ist eine Leitung kaputt, deshalb kommt der Handwerker heute vorbei.
A pipe in the basement is broken, so the repair person is coming by today.