die Bleileitung
Translation
lead pipes, lead piping
Examples
Alte Häuser haben oft noch Bleileitungen.
Old houses often still have lead pipes.
Bleileitungen im Trinkwasser sind ein Risiko.
Lead pipes in drinking water are a risk.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) haben to have lead pipes Das Haus hat alte Bleileitungen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wasserleitung (water pipe), Rohrleitung (pipeline)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'das Blei' (lead, the metal) and 'die Leitung' (pipe, line), which comes from 'leiten' (to lead, guide).
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Blei' (the heavy metal, lead) + 'Leitungen' (pipes/lines). Picture old, heavy water pipes.