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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAbflussstopfen
Pronunciation / Transliteration: abflussstopfen
"Er zog den Abflussstopfen heraus, um das Wasser aus dem Waschbecken zu lassen."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A device used to seal the opening of a drain to prevent the escape of liquid.
"Make sure to replace the drain-plug before filling the bathtub." - 2
A removable stopper for a drain, often used in sinks or bathtubs.
"He pulled out the drain-plug to let the water out of the sink."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'drain' originates from the Old French 'drainer', meaning to draw off liquid, while 'plug' comes from the Middle English 'plogge', referring to a stopper. The combination reflects the functional aspect of a device used to seal a drain.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Drain-Plug" is said worldwide
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Bouchon de drainage
Transliteration: bouchon de drainage
"Assurez-vous de remplacer le bouchon de drainage avant de remplir la baignoire."
Abflussstopfen
Transliteration: abflussstopfen
"Er zog den Abflussstopfen heraus, um das Wasser aus dem Waschbecken zu lassen."
Tappo di scarico
Transliteration: tappo di scarico
"Assicurati di sostituire il tappo di scarico prima di riempire la vasca."
Tapón de desagüe
Transliteration: tapón de desagüe
"Asegúrate de reemplazar el tapón de desagüe antes de llenar la bañera."
Tampa de drenagem
Transliteration: tampa de drenagem
"Certifique-se de substituir a tampa de drenagem antes de encher a banheira."
नाली का प्लग
Transliteration: nālī kā plag
"बाथटब भरने से पहले नाली का प्लग बदलना सुनिश्चित करें।"
排水塞
Transliteration: páishuǐ sāi
"在填充浴缸之前，请确保更换排水塞。"
배수 플러그
Transliteration: baesu peulleogeu
"욕조를 채우기 전에 배수 플러그를 교체해야 합니다."
排水栓
Transliteration: はいすいせん
"浴槽を満たす前に排水栓を交換してください。"
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