cistern in Greek
cistern in Greek is δεξαμενή, στέρνα, καζανάκι — cistern means a tank or reservoir used to store water, especially rainwater, for later use.
cistern in Greek
δεξαμενή
Pronounced: dexameni
A reservoir or tank for holding water, especially for catching and holding rainwater for later use.
στέρνα
Pronounced: sterna
A reservoir or tank for holding water, especially for catching and holding rainwater for later use.
καζανάκι
Pronounced: kazanaki
In a flush toilet, the container in which the water used for flushing is held; a toilet tank.
What does "cistern" mean?
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noun A tank or reservoir used to store water, especially rainwater, for later use.
"Cisterns (bôr, bō'r), mentioned frequently in the Bible, are artificial reservoirs, usually cut into bedrock, for collecting and conserving rain runoff from roofs and courtyards."
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noun The container inside a toilet that holds the water used to flush it.
"The cistern had been leaking quietly for months, wasting water."
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cistern in a sentence
- Cisterns (bôr, bō'r), mentioned frequently in the Bible, are artificial reservoirs, usually cut into bedrock, for collecting and conserving rain runoff from roofs and courtyards.
- The old farmhouse still relied on a cistern for its water supply.
- The cistern had been leaking quietly for months, wasting water.
- It is possible to connect your tank to your toilet cistern and/or garden, so that even if the water is not drinkable it still can be used productively to make major water savings.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "cistern" in Greek?
"cistern" in Greek is δεξαμενή, στέρνα, καζανάκι. cistern means: A tank or reservoir used to store water, especially rainwater, for later use.
How do you pronounce δεξαμενή?
"cistern" in Greek is δεξαμενή, pronounced "dexameni".
How do you use "cistern" in a sentence?
Example: "The old farmhouse still relied on a cistern for its water supply." In Greek, "cistern" is δεξαμενή, στέρνα, καζανάκι.
Are there other ways to say "cistern" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 3 translations listed for "cistern": δεξαμενή, στέρνα, καζανάκι.
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