German word

Gerät

Pronunciation

IPA/gəˈʁɛːt/

Meaning

  • neuter noundevice

Example

Dieses Gerät funktioniert nicht.

This device doesn't work.

Illustration for Gerät (device)

More examples

Ich muss das neue Gerät anschließen.

I have to connect the new device.

Core concept

A physical piece of equipment designed to perform a particular task, from a simple tool to a technical appliance.

Common phrases

  • ein Gerät anschließen

    connect a device

  • das Gerät reparieren

    repair the device

Similar words

Apparat: A machine or apparatus assembled for a specific purpose.
Maschine: A powered machine that performs work continuously.
Werkzeug: A hand-held tool for processing or repairing materials.
Instrument: A small, precise instrument used for operations or measurement.

Definition in German

Ein Gegenstand oder Apparat, meist technisch, der eine bestimmte Funktion erfüllt.

Word origin

Gerät descends from Middle High German geræt and Old High German girāti, terms for equipment or prepared means related to the Germanic root of "ready."

Usage tips

  • Gerät is neuter, so the forms are "das Gerät" and the plural "die Geräte," with an umlaut in the plural.

Other meanings

  • apparatusnoun
  • toolnoun

Related words

  • Haushaltsgeräthousehold appliancenoun
  • Messgerätmeasuring instrumentnoun

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