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How do you say "cable" in German?

das Kabel

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In German, "cable" is das Kabel.

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Pronunciation

Pronounced 'KAH-bel', stress on the first syllable, close to the English word.

Grammar notes

das Kabel is neuter. Plural: das Kabel.

Example sentence

Das Kabel hat den Fernseher an die Wand angeschlossen.

The cable connected the TV to the wall.

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How to remember das Kabel

It's an obvious cousin of the English word 'cable', barely changed at all.

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Questions about das Kabel

How do you say "cable" in German?

In German, "cable" is das Kabel. It is a noun.

Is das Kabel masculine, feminine, or neuter?

das Kabel is neuter. Plural: das Kabel.

How is das Kabel used in a sentence?

Use das Kabel as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Kabel hat den Fernseher an die Wand angeschlossen. (The cable connected the TV to the wall.).

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