Das Instrument
Example: Das Instrument misst die Temperatur sehr genau im Labor.
Definition
"Das Instrument" refers to a tool or device designed to perform specific technical tasks, often used for measuring, controlling, or recording physical quantities. For example, an instrument that measures temperature very accurately in a laboratory setting.
Etymology
The word "das Instrument" comes from the Latin 'instrumentum,' meaning tool or implement. It entered German through Latin influence during the Middle Ages, retaining its meaning as a device or tool used for specific purposes. Did you know? The same Latin root gave rise to the English word 'instrument.'
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"Das Instrument" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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