plumbing issue
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- noun
- /ˈplʌmɪŋ ˈɪʃu/
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problema de fontanería
- Clogs are the most commonly reported problem when it comes to plumbing issues.
Examples
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Regular maintenance can also prevent small plumbing issues from becoming serious emergencies.
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We have an urgent plumbing issue.
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Enduring plumbing issues is utterly common.
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There are certain plumbing issues that are emergencies and have to be dealt with as soon as possible.
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It is essential that you keep emergency numbers with you, which you can call when plumbing issues arise in your home.
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Handling emergency plumbing issues requires a qualified plumber in order to provide remedies safely and quickly.
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In essence, a plumber needs to be consulted whenever there are emergency or routine plumbing issues that should be fixed.
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Don't squander drinking water as a result of leaky faucets or plumbing issues.
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We have a serious plumbing issue that needs to be fixed before we can use the kitchen again.
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The landlord was quick to respond to the plumbing issue reported by the tenants in apartment 3B.
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a problem with the pipes or pipework' is directly and transparently derived from 'plumbing' (the system of pipes) combined with 'issue' (a problem). This straightforward noun–noun/compound composition follows normal English compounding patterns and is cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both words would readily understand it.
Etymology
Plumbing issue comes from the work of fixing a building's water pipes: plumbing is the job of caring for pipes and water, and issue means a 'problem'. So a plumbing issue is a 'problem' with the pipes or the water system in a house or building.