NOUN
Kupplung/ˈkʊplʊŋ/clutch; coupling
Kupplung is a German noun that means clutch or coupling. It is pronounced /ˈkʊplʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Kupplungen".
Definitions
1.mechanical device that connects and disconnects parts of a machine, especially the car engine from the transmission(automotive/mechanics)
a.clutch in a car
Beim Anfahren muss man die Kupplung langsam kommen lassen.—When starting to drive, you have to release the clutch slowly.
2.device for connecting separate parts so that energy or movement can be transmitted(technology)
a.mechanical coupling between two parts
Die Kupplung verbindet den Motor mit dem Getriebe.—The coupling connects the engine to the gearbox.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Kupplung | die Kupplungen |
| Genitive | der Kupplung | der Kupplungen |
| Dative | der Kupplung | den Kupplungen |
| Accusative | die Kupplung | die Kupplungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Kupplung" mean in English?
- "Kupplung" means clutch or coupling. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Kupplung"?
- "Kupplung" is pronounced /ˈkʊplʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Kupplung" der, die, or das?
- "Kupplung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Kupplung"?
- The plural of "Kupplung" is "Kupplungen".
- What part of speech is "Kupplung"?
- "Kupplung" is a noun in German.
