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 word: 'das Blei' (lead) + 'die Leitung' (pipe, line). 'Leitung' itself is derived from the verb 'leiten' (to lead, conduct).
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'lead lines'. 'Blei' is the metal lead, and 'Leitungen' are lines or pipes.