Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #5000
Word (Wort)

die Kupplung

Translation (Übersetzung) clutch
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈkʊplʊŋ]
B1
Nouns
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
noun vehicle driving automotive mechanical
Kupplung primarily refers to the mechanical clutch in vehicles, but can also mean coupling or connection in various contexts. In automotive contexts, it's essential for gear shifting.

Kupplung - German Nouns - Kupplung Meaning - Kupplung Translation - Kupplung Nouns Examples

Kupplung is a German Nouns

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Kupplung Examples (Beispiele) in English

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Beim Schalten muss man die Kupplung treten.
When shifting gears, you must press the clutch.
driving instruction
Die Kupplung meines Autos ist kaputt.
The clutch of my car is broken.
vehicle maintenance
Die mechanische Kupplung verbindet Motor und Getriebe.
The mechanical clutch connects the engine and transmission.
technical description

Kupplung Word Family - Kupplung Related Words - Kupplung Family Members

Kupplung Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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related verb (verwandtes Verb)
kuppeln
Meaning: to couple, to connect
Tense: present
Example: Die Waggons werden miteinander gekuppelt.
Verb
noun form (Substantivform)
Kuppler
Meaning: coupler, matchmaker
Example: Er arbeitet als Kuppler in der Eisenbahn.
Noun

Kupplung Usage - Kupplung Collocations - Kupplung Idioms - Kupplung Synonyms - Kupplung Antonyms

Kupplung Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Kupplung Collocations (Kollokationen)

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die Kupplung treten
to press the clutch
High frequency
die Kupplung kommen lassen
to release the clutch
High frequency
eine defekte Kupplung
a faulty clutch
Medium frequency
die Kupplung schleifen lassen
to ride the clutch
Medium frequency
die Kupplung wechseln
to replace the clutch
Medium frequency
eine hydraulische Kupplung
a hydraulic clutch
Low frequency
die Kupplung durchbrennen lassen
to burn out the clutch
Low frequency

Kupplung Idioms (Redewendungen)

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Die Kupplung ist durch
The clutch is burnt out
Used literally for a broken clutch, or metaphorically for being exhausted or unable to continue
Zwischen Tür und Angel die Kupplung treten
To press the clutch between door and hinge
A humorous play on words suggesting rushed or awkward actions

Kupplung Synonyms (Synonyme)

Kupplung synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Kupplung and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Kupplung similar words and their usage.

Kupplungsvorrichtung
Meaning: clutch device
High similarity
Kupplungspedal
Meaning: clutch pedal
Medium similarity
Verbindung
Meaning: connection
Low similarity
Kuppel
Meaning: coupling
Low similarity

Kupplung Antonyms (Antonyme)

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Getrenntsein
Meaning: separation
Lösung
Meaning: disconnection

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Kupplung Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Kupplung semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Kupplung. Explore Kupplung related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Kupplung contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Getriebe Schaltung Auto Fahrzeug Motor Pedal Gang Antrieb

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