English–German
“fuse” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈzɪçɐʊ̯ŋ/
Example
Die Sicherungen im Sicherungskasten sind durchgebrannt.
The fuses in the fuse box have blown.
How to say “fuse” in German
“Fuse” in German is Sicherung.
A protective measure keeps something safe or makes failure less harmful, whether it stores a copy of data or interrupts dangerous current.
Example sentences with Sicherung
Beim Einschalten des Staubsaugers flog die Sicherung.
When I switched on the vacuum cleaner, the fuse blew.
Tips for using Sicherung
- In computing, Datensicherung is the usual compound for a backup, while Sicherung alone can mean backup when the context is clear.