der Draht
wire
a thin metal thread used for holding or carrying electricity
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wire — a thin metal thread used for holding or carrying electricity
Usually a line or cable for carrying electricity, signals, or data; broader and more technical than "Draht".
Die Leitung wurde bei dem Sturm beschädigt.
Линия была повреждена во время шторма.
An insulated wire or cord, usually thicker and more technical than plain wire.
Das Kabel verbindet den Computer mit dem Bildschirm.
Кабель соединяет компьютер с экраном.
A wire line; technical-sounding and rare in everyday speech.
Die alte Drahtleitung musste erneuert werden.
Старую проводную линию пришлось заменить.
A cord or string; usually not metal and not used for electricity.
Die Schnur am Vorhang war gerissen.
Шнур у занавески порвался.
A thread; a very thin material used for sewing or fabric, not for electricity.
Ein Faden war aus dem Hemd gezogen.
Из рубашки была вытянута нитка.
A stranded wire or braid; a technical term, mostly used in electrical contexts.
Die Litze im Inneren des Kabels ist sehr flexibel.
Жила внутри кабеля очень гибкая.
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der Draht translation: wire. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce der Draht
/dʁaːt/
der Draht translation
wire
der Draht transcription
/dʁaːt/
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der Draht meaning: what does it mean?
ein dünner Metallfaden, der zum Halten oder für Strom verwendet wird
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