leaking

ˈliːkɪŋ
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Noun

1.

fluid escape

the process of liquid or gas escaping through an opening
  • The leaking of water caused damage to the ceiling.Die Leckage von Wasser verursachte Schäden an der Decke.
2.

information disclosure

the act of making secret information known to others
Geheimnisverrat Indiskretion Durchstechen
  • The leaking of documents led to a scandal.Die unerlaubte Weitergabe vertraulicher Informationen führte zu einem Skandal.

Adjective

1.

fluid escape

allowing liquid or gas to escape
  • The leaking pipe caused a flood in the basement.Die Rohrleitung war undicht und verursachte eine Überschwemmung im Keller.
2.

confidentiality

revealing secret information
  • The leaking document exposed the company's unethical practices.Das durchsickern des Dokuments deckte die unethischen Praktiken des Unternehmens auf.
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Synonyms and analogies of leaking in English

Examples of leaking in a sentence

  • We traced the leaking to a worn gasket under the kitchen sink.
  • Leaking from the intelligence unit prompted an internal investigation.
  • The leaking of the prototype’s specs ruined the company’s launch plans.
  • The leaking faucet wasted a lot of water.
  • A leaking roof can cause significant damage.
  • The leaking memo caused a scandal in the government.
leak
liːk
Noun
1.

physical opening

crack or hole allowing fluid to escape
Leck nUndichtigkeit fRiss mundichte Stelle
  • The pipe had a leak that needed fixing.Das Rohr hatte ein Leck, das repariert werden musste.
2.

security

unauthorized disclosure of secret information
  • The leak of the documents caused a scandal.Das Leck der Dokumente verursachte einen Skandal.
3.

information source

person who discloses secret information
  • The journalist protected the leak's identity.Der Journalist schützte die Identität des Informanten.
Verb
1.

escape of fluid

intr.
allow liquid or gas to escape through a hole or crack
intr.
  • The pipe started to leak water.Das Rohr begann Wasser zu lecken
2.

unintended passage

intr.
pass through when it would normally be blocked
intr.
durchdringen lecken sickern entweichen
  • Light leaks through the curtains.Licht dringt durch die Vorhänge.
3.

information disclosure

tr.
disclose secret information surreptitiously or anonymously
tr.
leaken durchsickern lassen verraten
  • Someone leaked the confidential report to the press.Jemand leakte den vertraulichen Bericht an die Presse.

Expressions with leak: examples in English and translations in German

lecken
The tank has a leak, so water is escaping from the bottom.
auslaufen
entweichen
Water started to leak out from the cracked pipe.
lecken
undicht sein
The old roof leaks like a sieve during rain.
ein Leck bekommen
undicht werden
The old boat sprang a leak during the storm.
Luftleck
The mechanic found an air leak in the brake line.
Gasleck
The firefighters evacuated the building after detecting a gas leak.

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

undicht

I could smell the gas because the stove was leaking slightly.

Ich konnte das Gas riechen, weil der Herd leicht undicht war.

Auslaufenn.

Panel shall be stacked in dry condition without leaking and seepage olace.

Die Verkleidung muss in trockenem Zustand ohne Auslaufen und Versickern gestapelt werden.

dasLecknn.

The bathroom fixture was leaking, so we called a plumber for repairs.

Die Badezimmerarmatur hatte ein Leck, also riefen wir einen Klempner zur Reparatur.

dieLeckagenf.

In this way, the chance on leaking gaskets is minimized.

Auf diese Weise wird die Chance auf Leckage minimiert.

dieUndichtigkeitnf.

One complication could be the gastric balloon leaking in the stomach.

Eine Komplikation kann die Undichtigkeit des Magenballons im Magen sein.

dieWeitergabenf.

They didn't hesitate to hand him his hat for leaking confidential information.

Sie zögerten nicht, ihn wegen der Weitergabe vertraulicher Informationen vor die Tür zu setzen.

auslaufendadj.

She opened the lunchbox to find a smushed apple, bruised and leaking juice.

Sie öffnete die Lunchbox und fand einen zerdrückten Apfel, der zerquetscht und auslaufend war.

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leaking: Examples and translations in context

This leaking roof during every rainstorm is a royal pain for us.

Dieses undichte Dach bei jedem Regen ist für uns eine riesige Plage.

Remember to report any leaking fire hydrant to local authorities immediately.

Denke daran, einen undichten Hydranten umgehend den lokalen Behörden zu melden.

The leaking roof has been a thorn in my side all winter long.

Das undichte Dach ist mir den ganzen Winter ein Dorn im Auge gewesen.

He offered to pump out the diesel from the leaking tank.

Er bot an, den Diesel aus dem undichten Tank abzusaugen.

A quick check revealed that the roof was leaking in multiple spots.

Eine kurze Überprüfung ergab, dass das Dach an mehreren Stellen undicht war.

The leaking chemical tank is a clear and present danger to local residents.

Der undichte Chemietank ist eine unmittelbare Gefahr für die Anwohner.

The leaking roof has become the bane of my life this winter.

Das undichte Dach ist in diesem Winter zum Fluch meines Lebens geworden.

Inspect the garden fountain; it seems to be leaking from the base.

Überprüfe den Gartenbrunnen; er scheint am Sockel undicht zu sein.

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