No. 8,376 in German
kanalisation
Sewerage system or drainage system.
In a sentence
Die Kanalisation in der Stadt wurde im 19. Jahrhundert gebaut.
The sewer system in the city was built in the 19th century.
Here, 'Kanalisation' refers to the system of pipes and tunnels used for waste and rainwater disposal.
Die Kanalisation muss regelmäßig gewartet werden, um Verstopfungen zu vermeiden.
The sewer system must be regularly maintained to avoid blockages.
In this sentence, 'Kanalisation' is similarly used for the waste transport system, emphasizing the need for maintenance.
Nach dem starken Regenfall war die Kanalisation überlastet.
After the heavy rainfall, the sewer system was overloaded.
Here, 'Kanalisation' illustrates the limitations of the system under extreme conditions.
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