leak in Dutch
leak in Dutch is lek, lekken — leak means a crack or hole that lets liquid or gas escape or get in when it shouldn't.
leak in Dutch
lek
lekken
(transitive) To allow fluid or gas to pass through an opening that should be sealed.
What does "leak" mean?
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noun A crack or hole that lets liquid or gas escape or get in when it shouldn't.
"There's a leak under the kitchen sink."
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noun The unauthorized release of secret or private information.
"The leak revealed confidential details about the merger."
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verb To let liquid or gas escape through an opening, or to escape that way.
"The pipe started to leak after the frost."
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verb To reveal secret information to the public, usually without permission.
"Someone inside the company leaked the sales figures to the press."
leak in a sentence
- There's a leak under the kitchen sink.
- A slow leak in the tire left the car stranded.
- The leak revealed confidential details about the merger.
- The pipe started to leak after the frost.
Similar words in Dutch
Common Dutch translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "leak" in Dutch?
"leak" in Dutch is lek, lekken. leak means: A crack or hole that lets liquid or gas escape or get in when it shouldn't.
How do you use "leak" in a sentence?
Example: "There's a leak under the kitchen sink." In Dutch, "leak" is lek, lekken.
Are there other ways to say "leak" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "leak": lek, lekken.
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