water pump
die Wasserpumpe, die Wasserpumpen
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water pump
A pump that draws water or transports it from one place to another. It can be used, for example, in a household, heating system, or vehicle.
Die Wasserpumpe im Keller muss repariert werden.
The water pump in the basement needs to be repaired.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Wasserpumpen |
| genitive | der Wasserpumpe |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Wasserpumpe | die Wasserpumpen |
| accusative | die Wasserpumpe | die Wasserpumpen |
| dative | der Wasserpumpe | den Wasserpumpen |
| genitive | der Wasserpumpe | der Wasserpumpen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Wasserpumpe' (water pump) is made up of 'Wasser' (water) and 'Pumpe' (pump). The first component refers to the medium the pump works with; 'Pumpe' is the core of the word.
Für den Gartenteich brauchen wir eine kleine Wasserpumpe.
We need a small water pump for the garden pond.
'Wasserpumpe' (water pump) commonly occurs with verbs such as 'reparieren' (to repair), 'austauschen' (to replace), 'einbauen' (to install), and 'einschalten' (to switch on). In technical texts, a water pump can also 'ausfallen' (break down) or 'laufen' (run).
Der Mechaniker musste die alte Wasserpumpe austauschen.
The mechanic had to replace the old water pump.
The word occurs particularly often in conversations and texts about home technology, heating systems, vehicles, and garden installations. The specific area of use usually becomes clear from the context.
Wegen der defekten Wasserpumpe blieb die Heizung am Wochenende kalt.
Because of the defective water pump, the heating stayed cold over the weekend.
