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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.
pipeline
Both words refer to a system of connected pipes that transports something over a distance. Wasserleitung is specifically used for transporting water, while Rohrleitung can also carry liquids or gases. Use Wasserleitung for water supply and Rohrleitung for more general or other types of transport.
Die Wasserleitung versorgt das alte Haus mit Trinkwasser.
The water pipe supplies the old house with drinking water.
Die Rohrleitung transportiert das Gas vom Werk zur Stadt.
The pipeline transports gas from the plant to the city.
