Abzugshaube

extractor hood, range hood

noun AHP-tsooks-how-be Rare

Usage Note

Abzugshaube is the ventilation hood above a cooker that extracts steam and odours. It can vent outside (Abluft) or recirculate through a filter (Umluft); the distinction matters when fitting one in a rented flat.

Examples

"Bitte schalte die Abzugshaube ein, wenn du Fisch brätst."

Natural Translation

Please switch on the extractor hood when you fry fish.

Literal Translation

Please switch the extractor-hood on, when you fish fry.

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