Der Zähler
Example: Der Zähler auf dem Stromzähler zeigt den aktuellen Verbrauch an.
Definition
"Der Zähler" is a noun in German that refers to a device or instrument used for counting, measuring, or recording quantities such as electricity consumption, steps, or other numerical data. It often indicates the current value or total amount measured.
Etymology
The word "der Zähler" comes from the German verb "zählen," which means "to count." The noun form developed to denote tools or devices that perform counting or measuring functions. Did you know? The concept of counting devices dates back to ancient times, evolving with technology to modern meters.
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"Der Zähler" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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