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How do you say "manhole" in German?
der Gulli(deckel)
In German, "manhole" is der Gulli(deckel).
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Pronunciation
Pronounced GOO-lee-deck-ul. Stress the first syllable, and the final syllable is very soft.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun (der Gullideckel). Plural is Gullideckel. Also called Gully or Gullydeckel.
Example sentence
Der Gullideckel liegt auf der Straße.
The manhole cover lies on the street.
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How to remember der Gulli(deckel)
Gulli is a gutter drain and Deckel is a lid. Together, they form the manhole cover.
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Questions about der Gulli(deckel)
How do you say "manhole" in German?
In German, "manhole" is der Gulli(deckel). It is a noun.
Is der Gulli(deckel) masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun (der Gullideckel). Plural is Gullideckel. Also called Gully or Gullydeckel.
How is der Gulli(deckel) used in a sentence?
Use der Gulli(deckel) as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Gullideckel liegt auf der Straße. (The manhole cover lies on the street.).
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