NOUN
derSensor/ˈzɛnzoːɐ̯/sensor; detector
Sensor is a German noun that means sensor or detector. It is pronounced /ˈzɛnzoːɐ̯/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Sensoren".
Definitions
1.a device that detects or measures physical properties and records, indicates, or responds to them(technology, engineering)
a.device that senses physical changes (e.g., temperature, movement, pressure)
Der Rauchmelder besitzt einen Sensor, der Rauchpartikel in der Luft erkennt.—The smoke detector has a sensor that detects smoke particles in the air.
b.electronic component that converts physical changes into electrical signals
Der Temperatursensor misst kontinuierlich die Außentemperatur.—The temperature sensor continuously measures the outside temperature.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Sensor | die Sensoren |
| Genitive | des Sensors | der Sensoren |
| Dative | dem Sensor | den Sensoren |
| Accusative | den Sensor | die Sensoren |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Sensor" mean in English?
- "Sensor" means sensor or detector. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Sensor"?
- "Sensor" is pronounced /ˈzɛnzoːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Sensor" der, die, or das?
- "Sensor" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Sensor"?
- The plural of "Sensor" is "Sensoren".
- What part of speech is "Sensor"?
- "Sensor" is a noun in German.
