NOUN
dasPotentiometer/potɛnt͡si̯oˈmeːtɐ/potentiometer; variable resistor
Potentiometer is a German noun that means potentiometer or variable resistor. It is pronounced /potɛnt͡si̯oˈmeːtɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Potentiometer".
Definitions
1.device for adjusting electrical resistance, usually to control voltage or current(technology; electronics)
a.adjustable resistor used to regulate voltage in electronic circuits
Mit einem Potentiometer kann man die Lautstärke eines Radios regeln.—You can adjust the volume of a radio with a potentiometer.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Potentiometer | die Potentiometer |
| Genitive | des Potentiometers | der Potentiometer |
| Dative | dem Potentiometer | den Potentiometern |
| Accusative | das Potentiometer | die Potentiometer |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Potentiometer" mean in English?
- "Potentiometer" means potentiometer or variable resistor. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Potentiometer"?
- "Potentiometer" is pronounced /potɛnt͡si̯oˈmeːtɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Potentiometer" der, die, or das?
- "Potentiometer" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Potentiometer"?
- The plural of "Potentiometer" is "Potentiometer".
- What part of speech is "Potentiometer"?
- "Potentiometer" is a noun in German.
