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Schalter

switch

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Meaning of Schalter

control device

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German[ˈʃaltɐ]
switch
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Schalter belongs to the topic "Rooms and Furniture". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

Schalterswitch
Unordnungmess
Staubdust
Fleckstain
Mülltrash
Werkzeugtool
Waschbeckensink

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What's the difference between Schalter / Taste / Knopf / Hebel

🇩🇪German
Schalter

A small push button that is pressed briefly, often to start something or ring a bell.

A1Very Often

Der Taster an der Tür klingelt, wenn man ihn drückt.

Кнопка у двери звонит, когда на неё нажимаешь.

🇩🇪German

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

A1Very Often

Die Taste am Gerät ist rot.

Кнопка на устройстве красная.

🇩🇪German

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

A1Very Often

Der Knopf am Radio ist sehr klein.

Кнопка на радио очень маленькая.

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🇩🇪German
Hebel

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

A1Often

Zieh den Hebel nach oben, um das Gerät zu starten.

Потяни рычаг вверх, чтобы запустить устройство.

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How to pronounce Schalter and what this word means

Schalter translation: switch. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Schalter

[ˈʃaltɐ]

Schalter translation

switch

Schalter transcription

[ˈʃaltɐ]

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Schalter meaning: what does it mean?

Gerät zum Ein- und Ausschalten von Strom

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Schalter is pronounced as [ˈʃaltɐ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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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