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

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Getriebedie Getriebe
Genitivedes Getriebesder Getriebe
Dativedem Getriebeden Getrieben
Accusativedas Getriebedie 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.

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