Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

der Schalter

Translation (Übersetzung) switch
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈʃaltɐ]
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
masculine everyday electronics hardware control interface
A masculine noun referring to a device for making or breaking an electrical circuit, or a counter/ticket window. Common in everyday contexts like electronics and transportation.

Schalter - German Nouns - Schalter Meaning - Schalter Translation - Schalter Nouns Examples

Schalter is a German Nouns

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Schalter Examples (Beispiele) in English

Schalter examples with English translations. See how to use Schalter in sentences. Schalter example sentences in English below.

Der Schalter für das Licht ist an der Wand.
The switch for the light is on the wall.
Home electronics
Bitte gehen Sie zum Schalter Nummer drei.
Please go to counter number three.
Service or ticket office
Der elektrische Schalter ist defekt.
The electrical switch is broken.
Technical repair

Schalter Word Family - Schalter Related Words - Schalter Family Members

Schalter Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Schalter word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Schalter family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Schalter related words and expand your German vocabulary.

derived from (abgeleitet von)
schalten
Meaning: to switch
Tense: infinitive
Example: Er kann zwischen den Programmen schalten.
Verb
compound with (zusammengesetzt mit)
Lichtschalter
Meaning: light switch
Example: Der Lichtschalter ist neben der Tür.
Noun
Schaltkreis
Meaning: circuit
Example: Der Schaltkreis enthält mehrere Schalter.
Noun

Schalter Usage - Schalter Collocations - Schalter Idioms - Schalter Synonyms - Schalter Antonyms

Schalter Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Schalter Collocations (Kollokationen)

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den Schalter umlegen
to flip the switch
High frequency
am Schalter
at the counter
High frequency
elektrischer Schalter
electrical switch
Medium frequency
Schalter schließen
to close the switch
Medium frequency
Schalter öffnen
to open the switch
Medium frequency
Schalter bedienen
to operate the switch
Low frequency

Schalter Idioms (Redewendungen)

Schalter idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Schalter with meanings and explanations. Master Schalter expressions used in everyday German.

den Schalter umlegen
to flip the switch
To suddenly change one's attitude or behavior, often in a decisive way.
am falschen Schalter stehen
to be at the wrong counter
To be in the wrong place or dealing with the wrong person for a particular matter.

Schalter Synonyms (Synonyme)

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

Knopf
Meaning: button
Medium similarity
Taster
Meaning: push-button
Medium similarity
Schalteranlage
Meaning: switchgear
Low similarity
Fenster
Meaning: window
Low similarity

Schalter Antonyms (Antonyme)

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Kabel
Meaning: cable
Leitung
Meaning: line/conduit
Dauerbetrieb
Meaning: continuous operation

Schalter Semantically Related Words - Schalter Contextually Related Words - Schalter Thematically Related Words

Schalter Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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

Steckdose Knopf Taster Relais Ventil Regler Kippschalter Drehschalter Schiebeschalter

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