English–German

“winch” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvɪndə/

Example

Auf dem Schiff wurde die Winde zum Heben der Ladung benutzt.

On the ship, the winch was used to lift the cargo.

Illustration for Winde (winch)

How to say “winch” in German

“Winch” in German is Winde.

A drum turns while a rope winds onto it, pulling a heavy load toward the machine.

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

Example sentences with Winde

Die elektrische Winde zog den verletzten Surfer an Land.

The electric winch pulled the injured surfer ashore.

Tips for using Winde

  • Winde is feminine, so the standard form is die Winde; its plural is die Winden.

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