German Expression · Advanced
den Wasserhahn ganz zudrehen
turn the tap off completely
Pronunciation: den Wasserhahn ganz zudrehen
Meaning
A natural German expression used to convey: turn the tap off completely.
Example
Dreh den Wasserhahn ganz zu, damit er nicht tropft.
Turn the tap off completely so it does not drip.
Practice tips
- Practice den Wasserhahn ganz zudrehen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German expression is for advanced-level learners.