leak in German
leak in German is Leck, undichte Stelle, leaken — leak means a crack or hole that lets liquid or gas escape or get in when it shouldn't.
leak in German
Leck
A crack, crevice, fissure, or hole which admits water or other fluid, or lets it escape.
undichte Stelle
A crack, crevice, fissure, or hole which admits water or other fluid, or lets it escape.
Leck
leaken
durchsickern
durchstechen
lecken
(transitive) To allow fluid or gas to pass through an opening that should be sealed.
tropfen
(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.
"The plumber found a small leak behind the bathroom wall."
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noun The unauthorized release of secret or private information.
"The minister ordered an inquiry into the leak of the draft report."
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verb To let liquid or gas escape through an opening, or to escape that way.
"My old boots leak whenever I walk through deep puddles."
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verb To reveal secret information to the public, usually without permission.
"The officials were furious that someone had leaked the plans before the announcement."
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leak in a sentence
- The plumber found a small leak behind the bathroom wall.
- There's a leak under the kitchen sink.
- The minister ordered an inquiry into the leak of the draft report.
- A leak from inside the studio spoiled the surprise ending of the film.
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What is "leak" in German?
"leak" in German is Leck, undichte Stelle, leaken. 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: "The plumber found a small leak behind the bathroom wall." In German, "leak" is Leck, undichte Stelle, leaken.
Are there other ways to say "leak" in German?
Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "leak": Leck, undichte Stelle, leaken, durchsickern, durchstechen, lecken.
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