Lecken - translation, pronunciation and examples
leak
let liquid out
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When to use lecken
Wasser lecken
Öl lecken
Gas lecken
aus dem Rohr lecken
aus dem Wasserhahn lecken
lecken usage examples
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Used when a liquid runs out of a container, pipe, device, etc.
To drip in drops; often a bit more noticeable or regular than tröpfeln.
A general, everyday verb for liquid moving or coming out, often without specifying the cause.
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lecken synonyms
What's the difference between lecken / tropfen / laufen
Used when a liquid runs out of a container, pipe, device, etc.
Die Waschmaschine läuft aus.
Стиральная машина протекает.
To drip in drops; often a bit more noticeable or regular than tröpfeln.
Vom Dach tropft Wasser.
С крыши капает вода.
A general, everyday verb for liquid moving or coming out, often without specifying the cause.
Das Wasser läuft aus dem Schlauch.
Вода вытекает из шланга.
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How to pronounce lecken and what this word means
lecken translation: leak. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce lecken
[ˈlɛkən]
lecken translation
leak
lecken examples
Der Wasserhahn leckt.
lecken transcription
[ˈlɛkən]
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Questions about this word
lecken meaning: what does it mean?
Flüssigkeit durch ein Loch oder einen Riss austreten lassen oder austreten
lecken pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
lecken is pronounced as [ˈlɛkən]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
lecken definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Der Wasserhahn leckt. Translation: Кран протекает.
Is lecken part of Cleaning and Repairs vocabulary?
Yes, lecken (leak) can be learned in the Cleaning and Repairs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is lecken part of Home and Household vocabulary?
Yes, lecken (leak) 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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