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Kabel

cable

German grammar
dasKabeln

Meaning of Kabel

Deutsch

dicke Leitung, die Strom oder Signale überträgt

English

a thick wire used to carry electricity or signals

cable

Pronunciation

German
/ˈkaːbl̩/

Kabel with English translation

Kabel usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Das Kabel ist zu kurz.

The cable is too short.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Ich suche ein neues Kabel.

I'm looking for a new cable.

Kabel synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between Kabel, Leitung, Draht, Stromleitung, Datenkabel, Kabelleitung, Seil, and Kabeltrommel

L
🇩🇪German
Leitung

A general word for a wire, line, or transmission line; it can refer to electrical or signal lines.

A2very often
Draht
🇩🇪German

A thin metal wire; usually thinner and less technical than a cable.

A2very often
S
🇩🇪German
Stromleitung

An electrical line carrying power; usually large infrastructure, not a single household cable.

A2very often
D
🇩🇪German
Datenkabel

A cable for transmitting data; it emphasizes the function of communication or information transfer.

A2often
K
🇩🇪German
Kabelleitung

A technical term for a cable line; it sounds more official and specific than just Kabel.

A2rare word
A
🇩🇪German
Antennenkabel

A cable for an antenna or TV signal; a specific type of cable used for signal transmission.

A2often

Advanced: broader words

S
🇩🇪German
Seil

A thick rope; not an electrical wire, but something used for tying, lifting, or securing.

A2very often
K
🇩🇪German
Kabeltrommel

A reel with a cable wound around it; it is not the cable itself, but a device for storing and unwinding it.

A2often
S
🇩🇪German
Schnur

A cord or thin string; usually thinner and simpler than a cable, often for household use.

A2very often
K
🇩🇪German
Kabelsalat

A tangle of mixed-up cables; a colloquial word for messy cable clutter.

A2often
D
🇩🇪German
Drahtseil

A steel wire rope or cable; much stronger and thicker than an ordinary cable.

A2often

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Questions about this word

What does Kabel mean?

a thick wire used to carry electricity or signals

How do you pronounce Kabel?

Kabel is pronounced [ˈkaːbl̩].

How is Kabel used in a sentence?

The cable is too short. Translation: Das Kabel ist zu kurz.

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