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Schalter

switch

German grammar
derSchalterm

Meaning of Schalter

Deutsch

Gerät zum Ein- und Ausschalten von Strom

English

device for turning an electrical circuit on or off

switch

Pronunciation

German
[ˈʃaltɐ]

Schalter with English translation

Schalter usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Der Schalter ist neben der Tür.

The switch is next to the door.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Ich drücke den Schalter.

I press the switch.

Schalter synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between Schalter, Taste, Knopf, and Hebel

🇩🇪German

A button on a device, keyboard, or panel; a very general word for something you press.

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🇩🇪German

A general word for a button or knob; it can also mean a clothing button, so context matters.

A1very often

Advanced: broader words

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🇩🇪German
Hebel

A lever or handle moved by hand; it is not a button, but a larger control element.

A1often

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Schalter belongs to the topic "Rooms and Furniture →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does Schalter mean?

device for turning an electrical circuit on or off

How do you pronounce Schalter?

Schalter is pronounced [ˈʃaltɐ].

How is Schalter used in a sentence?

The switch is next to the door. Translation: Der Schalter ist neben der Tür.

Is Schalter part of Rooms and Furniture vocabulary?

Yes, Schalter (switch) can be learned in the Rooms and Furniture topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is Schalter part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, Schalter (switch) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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