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Gasleitung
💡 What exactly is a Gasleitung?
Die Gasleitung (noun, feminine) refers to a pipe or pipeline specifically designed to transport gaseous fuels like natural gas (Erdgas) or liquefied petroleum gas (Flüssiggas). It's a crucial part of the energy infrastructure, supplying households and industries with gas for heating (Heizen), cooking (Kochen), or industrial processes.
You can find Gasleitungen both underground as part of the public supply network and inside buildings.
🚨 Be careful not to confuse it with an Ölleitung (oil pipeline) or Wasserleitung (water pipe), which transport different media.
Article rules for der, die, and das
-ung → always feminine.
There are many -ung words, we won't list them all. There are only a few exceptions.
📜 Grammar of die Gasleitung in Detail
The word "Gasleitung" is a feminine noun. Therefore, the article is always die.
Singular Declension
| Case | Article | Noun |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die | Gasleitung |
| Genitive | der | Gasleitung |
| Dative | der | Gasleitung |
| Accusative | die | Gasleitung |
Plural Declension
| Case | Article | Noun |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die | Gasleitungen |
| Genitive | der | Gasleitungen |
| Dative | den | Gasleitungen |
| Accusative | die | Gasleitungen |
Example Sentences (Beispielsätze)
- Die neue Gasleitung wird morgen verlegt. (The new gas pipe will be laid tomorrow.)
- Der Techniker überprüft den Zustand der Gasleitung. (The technician checks the condition of the gas pipe.)
- Wegen eines Lecks in der Gasleitung musste die Straße gesperrt werden. (Because of a leak in the gas pipe, the street had to be closed.)
- Die Stadtwerke erneuern alle alten Gasleitungen im Viertel. (The public utility company is renewing all old gas pipes in the district.)
🔧 When and how to use "Gasleitung"?
The term die Gasleitung is primarily used in technical and everyday contexts related to gas supply.
- In house construction and renovations: Planning and installation of heating and cooking gas systems. "Der Installateur verlegt die Gasleitung zum neuen Herd." (The plumber is laying the gas pipe to the new stove.)
- In urban planning and infrastructure: Describing the underground network for gas distribution. "Die Bauarbeiten an der Gasleitung verursachen Verkehrsbehinderungen." (The construction work on the gas pipeline is causing traffic disruptions.)
- In safety warnings: In case of gas leaks or maintenance work. "Bei Gasgeruch sofort die Haupt-Gasleitung absperren!" (If you smell gas, immediately shut off the main gas pipe!) ⚠️
Compared to Gasrohr (which often refers to a single piece of pipe), Gasleitung frequently denotes the entire system or a longer section of the transport system.
🧠 Mnemonics for die Gasleitung
Article Mnemonic: Words ending in "-ung" in German are almost always feminine (die). Think of Leitung (pipe/line), Zeitung (newspaper), Rechnung (bill). Just remember: Die Leitung is feminine, like the line itself leading somewhere.
Meaning Mnemonic: Imagine invisible Gas flowing through a long 'line' (Leitung) to heat your home. Gas + Leitung = Gasleitung (gas pipe/line).
🔄 Similar and Opposite Terms
Synonyms
- Das Gasrohr: Often refers to a single piece of pipe, but can be used synonymously.
- Die Gasversorgungsleitung: A more specific, technical term for gas supply line.
Antonyms (Conceptual)
- Die Wasserleitung: Transports water.
- Die Stromleitung: Transports electricity (often overhead cables or power lines).
- Die Ölleitung / Die Pipeline: Transports oil.
⚠️ Caution: Don't confuse with Fernwärmeleitung (district heating pipe, carrying hot water or steam) or Abwasserleitung (sewage pipe).
😄 A Little Joke
Warum hat die Gasleitung nie Streit?
(Why does the gas pipe never argue?)
Weil sie immer unter Druck steht, aber nie explodiert... hoffentlich! 😉
(Because it's always under pressure, but never explodes... hopefully! 😉)
✍️ Poem about the Gasleitung
Tief im Erdreich, still und lang,
zieht die Leitung ihren Gang.
Unsichtbar bringt sie die Kraft,
die Wärme und Behagen schafft.
Die Gasleitung, stark und dicht,
bringt uns Gas und warmes Licht.
(Deep in the earth, silent and long,
the pipeline goes along.
Invisibly it brings the power,
that creates warmth and comfort every hour.
The gas pipe, strong and tight,
brings us gas and warm light.)
❓ A Little Riddle
Ich liege meist versteckt im Grund,
transportiere Gas zu jeder Stund'.
Ich wärme dein Haus, koch dein Mahl,
bin aus Metall, das ist keine Qual.
Was bin ich?
(I usually lie hidden in the ground,
transporting gas all hours 'round.
I warm your house, cook your meal,
I'm made of metal, that's the deal.
What am I?)
Solution: die Gasleitung
🧐 Other Information
Word Composition (Wortzusammensetzung)
The word "Gasleitung" is a compound noun, composed of:
- Das Gas: Refers to the gaseous fuel.
- Die Leitung: Refers to the pipe system for transport (from the verb leiten = to lead, guide, conduct).
Trivia
Modern Gasleitungen are often made of steel or special plastics (e.g., polyethylene). Their maintenance and safety are extremely important to prevent accidents.
📝 Summary: is it der, die or das Gasleitung?
The word "Gasleitung" is a feminine noun. The correct article is always die Gasleitung (Plural: die Gasleitungen).