Das Gerät
Example: Das Gerät funktioniert nicht, weil der Akku leer ist.
Definition
"Das Gerät" refers to a device or apparatus designed to perform a specific function, often electronic or mechanical. For example, in the phrase "Das Gerät funktioniert nicht, weil der Akku leer ist," it means the device is not working because the battery is dead.
Etymology
The word "das Gerät" originates from the German verb 'geraten,' which means 'to come about' or 'to succeed.' Historically, it referred to equipment or tools prepared for a particular purpose. Did you know? The term evolved to broadly encompass devices, especially technological ones.
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"Das Gerät" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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