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“cylinder” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/t͡syˈlɪndɐ/

Example

Auf dem Tisch steht ein Zylinder aus Glas.

There is a glass cylinder on the table.

Illustration for Zylinder (cylinder)

How to say “cylinder” in German

“Cylinder” in German is Zylinder.

A hollow round chamber with a piston inside, or the same basic shape used as a tube or tall hat.

Full entry for Zylinder: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Zylinder

In der Vorlesung berechneten die Studierenden das Volumen eines Zylinders.

In the lecture, the students calculated the volume of a cylinder.

Tips for using Zylinder

  • In automotive contexts, Zylinder commonly means an engine cylinder and appears in compounds such as Vierzylinder and Einzylinder.

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