English–German

“mechanism” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/meçaˈnɪsmʊs/

Example

Ich verstehe den Mechanismus dieser Uhr nicht.

I can't understand how this clock works.

Illustration for Mechanismus (mechanism)

How to say “mechanism” in German

“Mechanism” in German is Mechanismus.

An arrangement of components or stages shows how an outcome is produced.

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

Example sentences with Mechanismus

Ich versuche, den Mechanismus hinter diesem Vorgang zu verstehen.

I am trying to understand the mechanism behind this process.

Tips for using Mechanismus

  • Mechanismus is more technical than everyday phrases such as 'wie etwas funktioniert' when explaining how something works.

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