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German Phrase

Leckt der Küchenhahn noch?

/lɛkt deːɐ̯ ˈkʏçn̩ˌhaːn nɔx/
Meaning"Is the kitchen tap still leaking?"
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Meaning

This phrase is used to ask if a faucet in the kitchen continues to drip or leak water. The word 'lecken' means to leak, and 'Küchenhahn' is a compound noun combining kitchen and tap.

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When to use

Use this when checking on a repair you or someone else made, or when asking a housemate if a plumbing problem persists. It is common in everyday household conversations.

✦Grammar Breakdown

LecktderKüchenhahnnoch?

1

Lecken

This is the third-person singular present tense of 'lecken', which means to leak or to lick, depending on the context.

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Compound Nouns

'Küchenhahn' consists of 'Küche' (kitchen) and 'Hahn' (tap). The gender of the compound is always determined by the final noun, which is masculine (der Hahn).

🗨In Conversation

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Ich habe die Dichtung gewechselt. Leckt der Küchenhahn noch?

I changed the seal. Is the kitchen tap still leaking?

Nein, er scheint jetzt endlich trocken zu sein.

No, it seems to finally be dry now.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Leckt das Küchenhahn noch?

    Küchenhahn is a masculine noun, so it must use the article 'der' rather than the neuter 'das'.

  • Ist der Küchenhahn lecken?

    Avoid using the English-style 'is leaking' construction; German uses the simple present tense for ongoing actions.

↔Alternatives

  • Tropft der Wasserhahn noch?

    Is the tap still dripping?

  • Ist der Hahn in der Küche wieder dicht?

    Is the tap in the kitchen sealed/tight again?

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Cultural Tip

In Germany, environmental consciousness is high, and a leaking tap is often seen as an urgent matter to avoid wasting water. Additionally, tenants are usually required by their contracts to report such leaks immediately to the landlord to prevent water damage.