Das Kabel
Example: Das Kabel verbindet den Fernseher mit der Steckdose.
Definition
"Das Kabel" refers to a cable, a flexible insulated wire or group of wires used to connect electronic devices, such as linking a television to a power socket. It enables the transmission of electrical signals or power between components.
Etymology
"Das Kabel" comes from the German word derived from the French 'câble,' which itself originates from the Latin 'capulum,' meaning a rope or strong binding. Did you know? The term initially referred to thick ropes used on ships before evolving to describe electrical wires.
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"Das Kabel" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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