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How do you say "faucet" in German?

der Wasserhahn

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In German, "faucet" is der Wasserhahn.

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Pronunciation

Pronounced 'VAH-ser-hahn', stress on the first syllable, with 'w' sounding like a 'v'.

Grammar notes

der Wasserhahn is masculine. Plural: der Wasserhähne.

Example sentence

Wasser tropfte aus dem undichten Wasserhahn.

Water dripped from the leaky faucet.

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How to remember der Wasserhahn

It's built from 'Wasser' (water) and 'Hahn' (rooster, also used for tap), so picture a little rooster head shaped tap spout.

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Questions about der Wasserhahn

How do you say "faucet" in German?

In German, "faucet" is der Wasserhahn. It is a noun.

Is der Wasserhahn masculine, feminine, or neuter?

der Wasserhahn is masculine. Plural: der Wasserhähne.

How is der Wasserhahn used in a sentence?

Use der Wasserhahn as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Wasser tropfte aus dem undichten Wasserhahn. (Water dripped from the leaky faucet.).

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