German Conversation · Level 14
87 words
German word
Maschine
Pronunciation
IPA/maˈʃiːnə/
Meaning
- feminine nounmachine
Example
Die Maschine ist kaputt.
The machine is broken.
More examples
Ich lerne, eine Maschine zu bedienen.
I am learning to operate a machine.
Core concept
A powered mechanism in which coordinated moving parts turn energy into a controlled task.
Common phrases
eine Maschine bedienen
operate a machine
die Maschine einschalten
turn on the machine
die Maschine ausschalten
turn off the machine
Similar words
Gerät: Small piece of equipment for everyday use, either handheld or set in place.
Automat: Machine that carries out tasks automatically with little human intervention.
Apparat: Relatively large piece of equipment assembled for a specific purpose.
Anlage: Large-scale machinery system forming part of a plant or facility.
Definition in German
ein Apparat oder System mit beweglichen Teilen, das Energie nutzt, um Aufgaben automatisch auszuführen
Word origin
German Maschine comes through French machine from Latin machina, ultimately from Greek mēkhanē, meaning a contrivance or device.
Usage tips
- Maschine is feminine, with the forms die Maschine and die Maschinen.
Other meanings
- apparatusnoun
- enginenoun
- aircraftnoun
Opposites
- Handarbeitmanual worknoun
Related words
- maschinellmechanicaladjective
- Maschinistmachine operatornoun