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How do you say "faucet" in German?
der Wasserhahn
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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