Schlauch/ʃlaʊ̯x/hose; tube; pipe
Schlauch is a German noun that means hose, tube, or pipe. It is pronounced /ʃlaʊ̯x/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Schläuche".
Definitions
1.flexible tube or pipe used to convey liquids or gases(object/tool)
a.hose used for watering or transporting water
Der Gärtner gießt die Blumen mit einem Schlauch.—The gardener waters the flowers with a hose.
b.flexible tube in machines or vehicles
Der Mechaniker überprüft den Schlauch im Motorraum.—The mechanic checks the hose in the engine compartment.
2.something long and thin, shaped like a tube(colloquial, shape)
a.object with a tubular shape
Die Verpackung hatte die Form eines Schlauchs.—The packaging was shaped like a tube.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Schlauch | die Schläuche |
| Genitive | des Schlauches | der Schläuche |
| Dative | dem Schlauch | den Schläuchen |
| Accusative | den Schlauch | die Schläuche |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Schlauch" mean in English?
- "Schlauch" means hose, tube, or pipe. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Schlauch"?
- "Schlauch" is pronounced /ʃlaʊ̯x/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Schlauch" der, die, or das?
- "Schlauch" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Schlauch"?
- The plural of "Schlauch" is "Schläuche".
- What part of speech is "Schlauch"?
- "Schlauch" is a noun in German.
