der Wasserschenkel
Translation
water trap, siphon, trap, water leg
Examples
Der Wasserschenkel im Siphon verhindert üble Gerüche.
The water trap in the siphon prevents bad smells.
Grammar Patterns
der Wasserschenkel the water trap The water trap is part of the siphon.
Similar Words
Siphon, Geruchsverschluss
Etymology
From 'Wasser' (water) and 'Schenkel' (leg/thigh). It refers to a 'leg' of water in a pipe.
Memory Tips
Imagine a U-shaped pipe where a 'leg' of water stands to block smells from coming up the drain.