das Leck
Translation
leak, puncture, hole
Examples
Das Schiff hat ein Leck.
The ship has a leak.
Wir müssen das Leck im Rohr finden.
We have to find the leak in the pipe.
Grammar Patterns
to have a leak Das Schiff hat ein Leck.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Loch (hole), Riss (crack)
Etymology
From Middle Low German 'lek', related to Dutch 'lek' and English 'leak'.
Memory Tips
It sounds almost identical to the English word 'leak'. Imagine a leaky boat to remember it.