English–German
“transmission” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/gəˈtriːbə/
Example
Das Getriebe im Auto ist defekt.
The transmission in the car is defective.
How to say “transmission” in German
“Transmission” in German is Getriebe.
An enclosed arrangement of gears and shafts that reshapes rotary motion before it reaches the driven machine.
Example sentences with Getriebe
Das automatische Getriebe schaltet weich.
The automatic transmission shifts smoothly.
Tips for using Getriebe
- The plural of Getriebe is also Getriebe, so context or an article distinguishes singular from plural.
Other German words for “transmission”
Die Übertragung der Nachricht war schnell.
The message was transmitted quickly.