Translation of drain into German
Verb
resources
- The long meeting really drained my energy..Das lange Meeting hat meine Energie wirklich erschöpft
Noun
plumbing
pipe or channel carrying away liquid- The kitchen sink has a clogged drain.Das Spülbecken in der Küche hat einen verstopften Abfluss.
resources
gradual depletion of energy or resources- The long hours were a drain on her energy.Die langen Arbeitszeiten waren eine Belastung für ihre Energie.
Expressions with drain: examples in English and translations in German
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(medical) Drain
Synonyms and analogies of drain in English
Examples of drain in a sentence
They drained the oil from the engine. Water drains from the tank overnight. The wound continued to drain after surgery. The intense workout drained his stamina. Constant stress can drain your mental energy. Engineers drained the flooded field before planting.
We must drain the ditch after the storm. She drained the bottle before leaving. They drained their cups in celebration. Her enthusiasm drained after the long meeting. The joy drained from his face when he heard the news. His face drained as he realized the mistake. I watched her face drain when the truth emerged. The bathroom drain was blocked with hair. Rainwater flows into the street drain. The constant meetings were a drain on his creativity. Financial worries became a drain on their relationship. A drain was necessary after the surgery. The nurse checked the drain for blockages. The technician replaced the faulty drain component. A malfunction in the drain caused the device to fail.
Translations of "drain" in Context ordered by category and frequency
With a colander drain them to remove all the oil.
Mit einem Sieb abtropfen lassen, alle Öl zu entfernen.
Once everything is cooked, drain and pass through cold water.
Wenn alles gar ist, abgießen und mit kaltem Wasser abkühlen.
Before refilling, always drain any old coolant from the engine.
Vor dem Nachfüllen immer das alte Kühlmittel aus dem Motor ablassen.
Always choose a soap dish that allows the water to drain properly.
Wähle immer eine Seifenschale, die das Wasser richtig abfließen lässt.
Before winter arrives, don't forget to drain the tank.
Vergiss nicht, den Tank zu entleeren, bevor der Winter kommt.
The drain behind the house clogged after heavy rainfall last night.
Der Abfluss hinter dem Haus verstopfte nach dem starken Regen letzte Nacht.
In addition, a drain from the abdomen directly was also planned.
Zusätzlich geplant, war ein Ablauf direkt aus dem Unterleib.
drain: Examples and translations in context
Put the sour cherries through a sieve and let them drain well.
Die Weichseln durch ein Sieb gießen und gut abtropfen lassen.
Allow to drain in a colander and pour into a dish.
In einem Sieb abtropfen lassen und in eine Schüssel geben.
Meanwhile clean, wash and thoroughly drain the lamb's lettuce.
Derweil den Feldsalat putzen, waschen und gut abtropfen lassen.
Then take away the tofu from the oil and let it drain.
Dann den Tofu aus dem Öl nehmen und abtropfen lassen.
Place the seitan in a sieve and let the marinade drain off.
Den Seitan in ein Sieb legen und die Marinade abtropfen lassen.
Now give the purée into a sieve and leave it to drain.
Den Püree in ein feines Sieb geben und abtropfen lassen.
Cut the cabbage into thin slices, wash and allow to drain.
Den Kohl in dünne Scheiben schneiden, waschen und abtropfen lassen.
Take the feta out of the brine and drain on paper towels.
Den Feta aus der Lake nehmen und auf Küchenkrepp abtropfen lassen.
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