German word

Draht

Pronunciation

IPA/dʁaːt/

Meaning

  • masculine nounwire

Example

Der Draht ist rostig.

The wire is rusty.

Illustration for Draht (wire)

More examples

Der Kupferdraht leitet Strom.

The copper wire conducts electricity.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • Kupferdraht

    copper wire

  • feiner Draht

    fine wire

  • Erdungsdraht

    grounding wire

Similar words

Kabel: An outer-covered set of conductors designed to carry power or data.
Leitung: Wiring laid through a device or building to carry electricity or signals.

Definition in German

Draht ist ein dünner, meist aus Metall gefertigter Faden, der zum Befestigen, als elektrischer Leiter oder für Geflechte verwendet wird.

Word origin

The noun Draht is an inherited Germanic formation related to English thread, with older German forms drāt and drât referring to a strand or twisted thread.

Usage tips

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

Related words

  • drahtloswirelessadjective
  • Drahtziehermastermindnoun
  • Drahtgeflechtwire meshnoun

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