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sump in German

sump in German is Grube, Sumpf, Schachtsumpf — sump means a pit or low point where liquid collects and drains away.

sump in German

Grube
noun
A hollow or pit into which liquid drains, such as a cesspool, cesspit or sink.
Sumpf
noun
A hollow or pit into which liquid drains, such as a cesspool, cesspit or sink.
Schachtsumpf
noun
The lowest part of a mineshaft into which water drains.
Ölsumpf
noun
(automotive) The crankcase or oil reservoir of an internal combustion engine.
sumpfen
verb
(intransitive) Of a cave passage, to end in a sump, or to fill completely with water on occasion.

What does "sump" mean?

  1. noun A pit or low point where liquid collects and drains away.
    "Rainwater collects in the sump at the base of the tunnel."
  2. noun In a car engine, the reservoir at the bottom that holds the oil.
    "The mechanic drained the oil from the sump before replacing the filter."
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sump in a sentence

  • Rainwater collects in the sump at the base of the tunnel.
  • The mechanic drained the oil from the sump before replacing the filter.
  • A cracked sump can leak oil all over the driveway.

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What is "sump" in German?

"sump" in German is Grube, Sumpf, Schachtsumpf. sump means: A pit or low point where liquid collects and drains away.

How do you use "sump" in a sentence?

Example: "Rainwater collects in the sump at the base of the tunnel." In German, "sump" is Grube, Sumpf, Schachtsumpf.

Are there other ways to say "sump" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "sump": Grube, Sumpf, Schachtsumpf, Ölsumpf, sumpfen.

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