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
A hollow or pit into which liquid drains, such as a cesspool, cesspit or sink.
Sumpf
A hollow or pit into which liquid drains, such as a cesspool, cesspit or sink.
Schachtsumpf
The lowest part of a mineshaft into which water drains.
Ölsumpf
(automotive) The crankcase or oil reservoir of an internal combustion engine.
sumpfen
(intransitive) Of a cave passage, to end in a sump, or to fill completely with water on occasion.
What does "sump" mean?
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noun A pit or low point where liquid collects and drains away.
"Rainwater collects in the sump at the base of the tunnel."
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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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