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How do you say "cable" in German?
das Kabel
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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