English–German

“wire” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/dʁaːt/

Example

Der Draht ist rostig.

The wire is rusty.

Illustration for Draht (wire)

How to say “wire” in German

“Wire” in German is Draht.

One narrow metal strand, useful alone for fastening or carrying current and together with others for making mesh.

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

Example sentences with Draht

Der Kupferdraht leitet Strom.

The copper wire conducts electricity.

Tips for using Draht

  • Draht often means a single wire, while Kabel usually means a cable containing one or more protected conductors.

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