English–German

“outlet” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃtɛkˌdoːzə/

Example

In der Küche gibt es mehrere Steckdosen.

There are several outlets in the kitchen.

Illustration for Steckdose (outlet)

How to say “outlet” in German

“Outlet” in German is Steckdose.

A built-in electrical gateway with openings shaped to accept a plug from a household device.

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

Example sentences with Steckdose

Das Ladegerät passt nicht in die Steckdose.

The charger does not fit into the outlet.

Tips for using Steckdose

  • German commonly uses in die Steckdose stecken for inserting a plug and an die Steckdose anschließen for connecting a device.

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