NOUN

Auslöser/ˈaʊ̯sˌløːzɐ/trigger; shutter release; cause

Auslöser is a German noun that means trigger, shutter release, or cause. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sˌløːzɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Auslöser".

Definitions

1.button or mechanism used to release a camera shutter(photography/device)

a.the part of a camera you press to take a picture

Um das Foto zu machen, drücke den Auslöser.To take the photo, press the shutter release.

2.something that sets off a reaction, event, or process(cause/event)

a.cause or trigger for something

Der Streit war der Auslöser für die Trennung.The argument was the trigger for the breakup.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Auslöserdie Auslöser
Genitivedes Auslösersder Auslöser
Dativedem Auslöserden Auslösern
Accusativeden Auslöserdie Auslöser

Frequently asked questions

What does "Auslöser" mean in English?
"Auslöser" means trigger, shutter release, or cause. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Auslöser"?
"Auslöser" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯sˌløːzɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Auslöser" der, die, or das?
"Auslöser" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Auslöser"?
The plural of "Auslöser" is "Auslöser".
What part of speech is "Auslöser"?
"Auslöser" is a noun in German.

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