draining

ˈdreɪnɪŋ
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Translation of draining into German,

Noun

1.

process

removal of liquid from something by letting it flow out
  • Draining of the pool took several hours.Die Entwässerung des Beckens dauerte mehrere Stunden.
2.

liquid

liquid that has flowed out from something
Ablaufflüssigkeit Ablauf mAbfluss Sickerwasser
  • The draining from the engine was collected in a pan.Die Ablaufflüssigkeit aus dem Motor wurde in einer Wanne aufgefangen.
3.

urban exploration

TECH.
activity of exploring underground drains or tunnels
TECH.
Draining Kanalerkundung Kanalexploration
  • He took up draining as a weekend hobby.Er begann mit Draining als Wochenendhobby.

Adjective

1.

medical

causing exhaustion or fatigue
  • The long meeting was mentally draining.Das lange Meeting war mental anstrengend.
2.

energy

depleting resources or energy
  • The project was financially draining for the company.Das Projekt war finanziell belastend für das Unternehmen.
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Expressions with draining: examples in English and translations in German

zermürbend
belastend
Dealing with constant arguments is emotionally draining.
Abtropfbrett
Abtropffläche
Place the plates on the draining board after washing.
Schaumlöffel
She used a draining spoon to lift the peas from the pot.

Synonyms and analogies of draining in English

Examples of draining in a sentence

  • The draining of the basement sump prevented further flooding.
  • The draining from the sink left a rusty stain on the cabinet floor.
  • Technicians tested the draining from the reactor for traces of coolant.
  • Before going draining, they checked maps and brought gas detectors.
  • The council warned that draining could disrupt maintenance crews at night.
  • The workout was physically draining.
drain
dreɪn
Verb
1.

liquid

tr./intr.
cause liquid to flow out
tr./intr.
  • He drained the water from the bathtub..Er ließ das Wasser aus der Badewanne ablassen
2.

liquid loss

intr.
lose liquid gradually
intr.
ablaufen abfließen sich entleeren
  • The sink drains slowly after washing dishes.Das Wasser im Spülbecken läuft nach dem Abwasch langsam ab.
3.

resources

tr.
deplete of resources or energy
tr.
  • The long meeting really drained my energy..Das lange Meeting hat meine Energie wirklich erschöpft
Noun
1.

plumbing

pipe or channel carrying away liquid
  • The kitchen sink has a clogged drain.Das Spülbecken in der Küche hat einen verstopften Abfluss.
2.

resources

gradual depletion of energy or resources
Belastung fKräfteverschleiß Aderlass
  • 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

ablaufen lassen
entleeren
He drained out the bathtub after the bath.
Abwanderung von Fachkräften
Fachkräfteabwanderung
The country suffered a brain drain after the crisis.
eine Belastung sein
Ressourcen aufzehren
Medical bills can be a drain on your savings.
den Bach runter
All his hard work went down the drain after the mistake.
unerwünschte Elemente beseitigen
unerwünschte Elemente reduzieren
The mayor vowed to drain the swamp of crime in the city.
laut lachen
schallend lachen
He laughed like a drain at the comedian's joke.

Translations of "draining" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
Entleerenn.

For easy draining or rinsing of pasta, fruit and vegetables.

Zum einfachen Entleeren oder Abspülen von Pasta, Obst und Gemüse.

dasAblassennn.

After draining the buttermilk, the butter is washed with cold water.

Nach Ablassen der Buttermilch wird die Butter mit kaltem Wasser gewaschen.

dieEntwässerungnf.

Favors draining, makes the skin appear smoother and more solid immediately.

Begünstigt die Entwässerung, macht die Haut sofort zarter und kompakter.

dieEntleerungnf.

Where a fully draining leg mounted housing design is preferred e.g.

Wenn die Möglichkeit einer vollkommenen Entleerung des Gehäuses gewünscht wird, z.

dieTrockenlegungnf.

I know my medicine is draining out of me a good talk.

Ich weiß, meine Medizin wird Trockenlegung aus mir ein gutes Gespräch.

Adjective
anstrengendadj.

It must be draining to have that thing follow you around.

Muss anstrengend sein, dieses Ding bei dir zu haben.

entleertadj.

This will be the main source draining your batteries.

Dies wird die Hauptquelle sein, die Ihre Batterien entleert.

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draining: Examples and translations in context

Ball valve with handle for easy filling, rinsing and draining.

Kugelhahn mit Griff zum einfachen Befüllen, Spülen und Entleeren.

Hole for hanging, for fast draining and easy storage.

Loch zum Aufhängen, für schnelles Entleeren und einfache Lagerung.

After draining, the water tank is modernised, with several new features.

Nach dem Entleeren wurde der Wassertank modernisiert, mit mehreren neuen Funktionen aufgerüstet.

The incorporated drain cup guarantees the complete draining of milk and cleaning fluid.

Durch die eingearbeitete Auslauftasse wird ein vollständiges Entleeren von Milch und Reinigungsflüssigkeit gewährleistet.

They are also suitable for filling and draining heating oil tanks.

Geeignet auch zum Befüllen und Entleeren von Heizöltanks.

Comes with a strainer for easy draining of cereals.

Wird mit einem Sieb zum einfachen Entleeren von Getreide geliefert.

Also for replacing thermostatic inserts without draining off the heating system.

Montagegerät zum Auswechseln von Thermostat-Oberteilen ohne Entleeren der Heizungsanlage.

Hyaluronate could allow access to lymph nodes draining the pulmonary bed.

Hyaluronate konnte Zugang zu den Lymphknoten erlauben, die das Lungenbett ablassen.

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