Schlauch
/ʃlaʊ̯x/masculine
The German word for hose is Schlauch.
Schlauch refers to a flexible tube. The word 'Hose' is the standard term for 'trousers' or 'pants.'
Meaning: flexible tube (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some parts of Southern Germany, Austria and Switzerland, the term Lederhose refers to 'leather trousers.'
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Schlauch is a masculine noun. Its plural form is Schläuche. In the dative case, the masculine noun Schlauch becomes dem Schlauch and when used as a direct object, the masculine noun Schlauch takes the accusative form einen Schlauch.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʃlaʊ̯x/
Did you know?
- If a German speaker says they are 'on a hose' (auf dem Schlauch stehen), they mean they are stuck on a problem.
- The German word Schlauch is etymologically related to the English word 'slough', which refers to a swamp or a muddy hollow.
- In a technical context, you might encounter the term Schlauchboot, which refers to an inflatable boat.
Examples in context
- Spritz ihn mit dem Schlauch ab!Hose him off.This sentence demonstrates the use of Schlauch for hosing something off.Tatoeba #6602198 by brauchinet, translation #6602134 by Eccles17
- Tom bewässerte mit dem Schlauch den Garten.Tom watered the garden with the hose.This sentence shows how to use Schlauch for watering a garden.Tatoeba #5306614 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #5314551 by Objectivesea
- Ich trage eine schwarze HoseI'm wearing black pants
- Könnten Sie mir eine schwarze Hose zeigen?Could you show me a black pair of pants?
- Wo finde ich Damen-/Herrenhosen?Where can I find ladies'/men's trousers?
- Kannst du mir deine neue Hose zeigen?Can you show me your new pants?
- Wie findest du die Hose?What do you think of the pants?
- Der Schlauch ist leider kaputt.The hose is broken, unfortunately.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Maximilian and Laura are cleaning the car in the driveway.
- MaximilianHast du den Schlauch?Do you have the hose?
- LauraJa, hier ist er.Yes, here it is.
- MaximilianLass uns das Auto waschen.Let's wash the car.
- LauraGerne, fangen wir an!Gladly, let's get started!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hose” translations and entries Schlauch, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Schlauch, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
