siphon in German
siphon in German is Heber, abhebern, absahnen — siphon means a bent tube that uses pressure and gravity to move liquid from one container to a lower one.
siphon in German
Heber
A bent pipe or tube with one end lower than the other, in which hydrostatic pressure exerted due to the force of gravity moves liquid from one reservoir to another.
abhebern
(transitive) To transfer (liquid) by means of a siphon.
absahnen
(transitive, figurative, often with "off") To steal or skim off something, such as money, in small amounts; to embezzle.
unterschlagen
(transitive, figurative, often with "off") To steal or skim off something, such as money, in small amounts; to embezzle.
What does "siphon" mean?
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noun A bent tube that uses pressure and gravity to move liquid from one container to a lower one.
"He used a siphon to drain fuel from the tank."
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verb To draw off liquid, or by extension money or resources, gradually and often secretly.
"The accountant was siphoning funds from the company for years."
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siphon in a sentence
- He used a siphon to drain fuel from the tank.
- The accountant was siphoning funds from the company for years.
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What is "siphon" in German?
"siphon" in German is Heber, abhebern, absahnen. siphon means: A bent tube that uses pressure and gravity to move liquid from one container to a lower one.
How do you use "siphon" in a sentence?
Example: "He used a siphon to drain fuel from the tank." In German, "siphon" is Heber, abhebern, absahnen.
Are there other ways to say "siphon" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "siphon": Heber, abhebern, absahnen, unterschlagen.
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