Der Schalter
Example: Der Schalter am Gerät steuert die Stromzufuhr zuverlässig.
Definition
"Der Schalter" refers to a device or component that controls the flow of electricity or signals by opening or closing an electrical circuit, as in the example phrase where the switch reliably manages the power supply of a device.
Etymology
The word "der Schalter" originates from the German verb 'schalten,' meaning to switch or change circuits. It evolved to denote a physical device that enables this action. Did you know? The term is related to the English word 'shift,' highlighting the concept of changing states.
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"Der Schalter" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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