noun
das Rohr, -e
pipe
Ein langer, runder Hohlkörper. Durch ihn können Wasser, Luft oder andere Dinge fließen.
Definition & meaning
The word "Rohr" primarily refers to a cylindrical, hollow object used for conveying substances or providing structure. It has two main meanings:
- Pipe or tube: A hollow, cylindrical object (made of metal, plastic, glass, etc.) used to transport liquids, gases, or as a structural component. Examples include water pipes, exhaust pipes, or tubes used in laboratory equipment.
- Reed: A botanical term referring to tall, slender, grass-like plants that grow in marshes or near water (e.g., bamboo or common reed).
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: The word is a neuter noun (das Rohr) and follows the strong declension, forming the plural by adding an "-e" (die Rohre).
- Word origin: It originates from the Old High German word "rohor," which originally referred to the reed plant. Over time, the meaning expanded to include hollow objects, likely because the hollow stalks of the reed plant served as a natural prototype for tubes or pipes.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms for pipe/tube:
- die Leitung (pipe line/conduit)
- das Röhrchen (small tube/pipette)
- die Röhre (tube/casing)
- der Kanal (channel/duct)
Synonyms for reed:
Antonyms:
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Examples
Das Rohr ist geplatzt und muss repariert werden.noun
The pipe burst and needs to be repaired.
Ein Rohr unter der Spüle muss repariert werden.noun
A pipe under the sink needs to be repaired.
Die Rohre führen Wasser ins Haus.noun
The pipes carry water into the house.
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