Abflussrohr

drainpipe

noun ZELPST-fer-pflay-goong Rare

Also means

waste pipe

Usage Note

Abflussrohr refers to the pipe that carries waste water away from sinks, showers, or gutters. In everyday usage Germans say das Abflussrohr ist verstopft when a drain is blocked.

Examples

"Der Klempner hat das verstopfte Abflussrohr gereinigt."

Natural Translation

The plumber cleaned the blocked drainpipe.

Literal Translation

The plumber has the blocked drainpipe cleaned.

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