Dachrinne

gutter (roof)

noun DAKH-rin-ne Rare

Usage Note

Dachrinne is the channel along the eaves that catches rainwater; the downpipe is the Fallrohr. In autumn the typical chore is die Dachrinne reinigen, clearing out leaves.

Examples

"Im Herbst verstopft die Dachrinne mit Laub."

Natural Translation

In autumn the gutter clogs up with leaves.

Literal Translation

In-the autumn clogs the roof-gutter with foliage.

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