Auspuffanlage
exhaust system
The German word "Auspuffanlage" is a compound noun made of:
- Auspuff: "Aus" (out) + "Puff" (puff/blow), meaning "exhaust" (specifically exhaust gas from an engine).
- Anlage: meaning "system" or "installation".
Meaning:
"Auspuffanlage" refers to the exhaust system of a vehicle, the assembly of parts that channels exhaust gases away from the engine and often reduces noise and pollution.
Similar words:
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Auspuffanlage vs. Auspuff:
- Auspuff refers specifically to the exhaust pipe or muffler.
- Auspuffanlage is the whole exhaust system, including pipes, muffler, catalytic converter, etc.
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Abgasanlage: another word for exhaust system, often used interchangeably but more formal/technical.
Difference:
While Auspuff focuses on a single component (pipe/muffler), Auspuffanlage designates the complete installed system responsible for exhaust management in a vehicle.
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Examples
Die Auspuffanlage ist neu.noun
The exhaust system is new.
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