NOUN
Getriebe/ɡəˈtʁiːbə/gearbox; transmission; mechanism
Getriebe is a German noun that means gearbox, transmission, or mechanism. It is pronounced /ɡəˈtʁiːbə/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Getriebe".
Definitions
1.mechanical device that transmits power, especially in vehicles(mechanics/engineering)
a.gearbox in a vehicle
Das Auto hat ein manuelles Getriebe.—The car has a manual gearbox.
b.general mechanism that transfers force or motion
Das Getriebe dieser Uhr ist sehr präzise.—The mechanism of this clock is very precise.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Getriebe | die Getriebe |
| Genitive | des Getriebes | der Getriebe |
| Dative | dem Getriebe | den Getrieben |
| Accusative | das Getriebe | die Getriebe |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Getriebe" mean in English?
- "Getriebe" means gearbox, transmission, or mechanism. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Getriebe"?
- "Getriebe" is pronounced /ɡəˈtʁiːbə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Getriebe" der, die, or das?
- "Getriebe" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Getriebe"?
- The plural of "Getriebe" is "Getriebe".
- What part of speech is "Getriebe"?
- "Getriebe" is a noun in German.
