Das Kanalisationssystem
Example: Das Kanalisationssystem sorgt für die Ableitung von Abwasser.
Definition
"Das Kanalisationssystem" refers to the network of underground pipes and infrastructure designed to collect and transport wastewater and sewage away from buildings to treatment facilities or disposal sites, ensuring proper sanitation and hygiene in urban areas.
Etymology
The word "das Kanalisationssystem" combines the German term "Kanalisation," meaning sewerage or drainage system, with "System," derived from Latin 'systema,' meaning an organized whole. "Kanalisation" itself originates from the Latin 'canalis,' meaning channel or pipe. Did you know? The concept of sewer systems dates back to ancient civilizations like Rome, emphasizing the long-standing importance of "das Kanalisationssystem."
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"Das Kanalisationssystem" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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