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How do you say "switch" in German?
der Schalter
In German, "switch" is der Schalter.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'SHAHL-ter', stress on the first syllable, with 'sch' sounding like 'sh'.
Grammar notes
der Schalter is masculine. Plural: der Schalter.
Example sentence
Sie schaltete das Licht aus.
She flicked the light switch off.
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How to remember der Schalter
Think of a light switch 'shaltering' the room into darkness or light, a playful bridge to the German sound.
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Questions about der Schalter
How do you say "switch" in German?
In German, "switch" is der Schalter. It is a noun.
Is der Schalter masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Schalter is masculine. Plural: der Schalter.
How is der Schalter used in a sentence?
Use der Schalter as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Sie schaltete das Licht aus. (She flicked the light switch off.).
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