drain in Danish
drain in Danish is afløb, dræn, rende — drain means a pipe or channel that carries away unwanted liquid.
drain in Danish
afløb
(chiefly, US, Canada) A conduit allowing liquid to flow out of an otherwise contained volume; a plughole (UK)
dræn
(chiefly, US, Canada) A conduit allowing liquid to flow out of an otherwise contained volume; a plughole (UK)
rende
(chiefly, US, Canada) A conduit allowing liquid to flow out of an otherwise contained volume; a plughole (UK)
spild
Something consuming resources and providing nothing in return.
flyde
dræne
(transitive, ergative) To convert a perennially wet place into a dry one.
udtørre
(transitive, ergative) To convert a perennially wet place into a dry one.
dræne
(transitive) To deplete of energy or resources.
tappe
(transitive) To deplete of energy or resources.
tømme
(transitive) To deplete of energy or resources.
bortlede
(transitive) To draw off by degrees; to cause to flow gradually out or off; hence, to exhaust.
What does "drain" mean?
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noun A pipe or channel that carries away unwanted liquid.
"A small drain in the shower floor carries the water away."
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verb To cause liquid to flow away, or for liquid to flow away, from something.
"Let the bath drain completely before you scrub the tub."
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verb To gradually use up someone's energy, money, or resources.
"Constant worry can drain your strength before the day has even begun."
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noun Something that steadily consumes resources without giving anything back.
"Keeping that old car has become a drain on our monthly budget."
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drain in a sentence
- A small drain in the shower floor carries the water away.
- Someone poured oil down the kitchen drain and blocked it.
- Let the bath drain completely before you scrub the tub.
- Drain the pasta before adding the sauce.
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What is "drain" in Danish?
"drain" in Danish is afløb, dræn, rende. drain means: A pipe or channel that carries away unwanted liquid.
How do you use "drain" in a sentence?
Example: "A small drain in the shower floor carries the water away." In Danish, "drain" is afløb, dræn, rende.
Are there other ways to say "drain" in Danish?
Yes — Danish has 10 translations listed for "drain": afløb, dræn, rende, spild, flyde, dræne.
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