English–German
“automatic” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/meˈçaːnɪʃ/
Example
Seine mechanische Reaktion überraschte mich nicht.
His automatic reaction did not surprise me.
How to say “automatic” in German
“Automatic” in German is mechanisch.
A repeated movement runs like a machine, without personal choice or feeling.
Example sentences with mechanisch
Seine Stimme klang mechanisch, fast ohne Gefühlsnuance.
His voice sounded mechanical, with almost no emotional nuance.
Tips for using mechanisch
- For human behavior, mechanisch often suggests a stiff or emotionless response, not merely efficient automation.
Other German words for “automatic”
Das automatische Licht geht an.
The automatic light comes on.