NOUN

dieGangschaltung/ˈɡaŋˌʃaltʊŋ/gear shift; gear lever; transmission (manual)

Gangschaltung is a German noun that means gear shift, gear lever, or transmission (manual). It is pronounced /ˈɡaŋˌʃaltʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Gangschaltungen".

Definitions

1.mechanical device for changing gears, especially in vehicles or bicycles(automotive, cycling)

a.device for selecting gears in a car

Die Gangschaltung befindet sich zwischen den Vordersitzen.—The gear shift is located between the front seats.

b.gear system on a bicycle

Bei diesem Fahrrad ist die Gangschaltung kaputt.—The gear system on this bicycle is broken.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Gangschaltungdie Gangschaltungen
Genitiveder Gangschaltungder Gangschaltungen
Dativeder Gangschaltungden Gangschaltungen
Accusativedie Gangschaltungdie Gangschaltungen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Gangschaltung" mean in English?
"Gangschaltung" means gear shift, gear lever, or transmission (manual). It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Gangschaltung"?
"Gangschaltung" is pronounced /ˈɡaŋˌʃaltʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Gangschaltung" der, die, or das?
"Gangschaltung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Gangschaltung"?
The plural of "Gangschaltung" is "Gangschaltungen".
What part of speech is "Gangschaltung"?
"Gangschaltung" is a noun in German.

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