English–German

“device” in German

German

AlsoApparat

Pronunciation

IPA/gəˈʁɛːt/

Example

Dieses Gerät funktioniert nicht.

This device doesn't work.

Illustration for Gerät (device)

How to say “device” in German

“Device” in German is Gerät.

A physical piece of equipment designed to perform a particular task, from a simple tool to a technical appliance.

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

Example sentences with Gerät

Ich muss das neue Gerät anschließen.

I have to connect the new device.

Tips for using Gerät

  • Gerät is neuter, so the forms are "das Gerät" and the plural "die Geräte," with an umlaut in the plural.

Other German words for “device”

Im Büro stehen zwei Apparate.

There are two devices in the office.

“device” in other languages