Leak - translation, pronunciation and examples
leak
let liquid out
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When to use leak
Wasser lecken
Öl lecken
Gas lecken
aus dem Rohr lecken
aus dem Wasserhahn lecken
leak usage examples
The roof started to leak after the storm, so we called a roofer.
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The primary verb: liquid or gas escaping through a hole or crack.
Slow escape of liquid through porous material or small gaps; implies gradualness.
A thin, slow stream of liquid; more than drops but less than a steady flow.
Accidental loss of liquid from a container (e.g., drop or tip it over), not necessarily through a hole.
General movement of liquid from one place to another; not specifically escaping through a hole.
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leak belongs to the topic "Cleaning and Repairs". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
leak synonyms
What's the difference between leak / seep / trickle / spill / flow / ooze
The primary verb: liquid or gas escaping through a hole or crack.
The pipe is leaking and needs repair.
Труба протекает и требует ремонта.
Slow escape of liquid through porous material or small gaps; implies gradualness.
Water was seeping through the ceiling after the rain.
После дождя вода просачивалась через потолок.
A thin, slow stream of liquid; more than drops but less than a steady flow.
A trickle of water came from the damaged hose.
Из повреждённого шланга тек небольшой ручеёк воды.
Accidental loss of liquid from a container (e.g., drop or tip it over), not necessarily through a hole.
She spilled coffee on the floor.
Она разлила кофе на пол.
General movement of liquid from one place to another; not specifically escaping through a hole.
Water flows from the tap when you turn it on.
Вода течёт из крана, когда вы его открываете.
Slow escape of a thick or sticky liquid; implies viscosity or slow spreading.
Black tar was oozing from the cracks.
Черный смоляной материал просачивался из трещин.
Often means to lose blood from a wound; can also mean a machine/component losing fluid.
The pipe seems damaged and is bleeding oil.
Похоже, труба повреждена и теряет масло.
To flow or stream (often downward); can mean liquid moving away, not always through a hole.
Water ran down the wall after the pipe burst.
Вода стекала по стене после разрыва трубы.
To flow out suddenly and in large amounts (a strong, often forceful stream).
When the valve broke, water gushed everywhere.
Когда сломался клапан, вода брызнула повсюду.
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How to pronounce leak and what this word means
leak translation: протекать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce leak
/tuː ˈliːk/
leak translation
протекать
leak examples
The roof started to leak after the storm, so we called a roofer.
leak transcription
/tuː ˈliːk/, /tu ˈliːk/
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Questions about this word
leak meaning: what does it mean?
let liquid out
leak pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
leak is pronounced as /tuː ˈliːk/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
leak definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The roof started to leak after the storm, so we called a roofer. Translation: После шторма крыша начала протекать, поэтому мы вызвали кровельщика.
Is leak part of Cleaning and Repairs vocabulary?
Yes, leak (протекать) can be learned in the Cleaning and Repairs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is leak part of Home and Household vocabulary?
Yes, leak (протекать) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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