Noun
der Sockel
Pronunciation: /ˈzɔkəl/
base
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plural Sockel
Meanings
Noun
- base
- pedestal, plinth
- socket, base (clipping of Lampensockel)
- socket for a chip or CPU
Example sentence
Die Statue steht auf einem hohen Sockel aus Stein.
The statue stands on a tall stone base.
Word forms
singular
der Sockel
plural
die Sockel
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Sockel
Accusativeden Sockel
Dativedem Sockel
Genitivedes Sockels
Plural
Nominativedie Sockel
Accusativedie Sockel
Dativeden Sockeln
Genitiveder Sockel
Usage
- der Sockel einer Statue — The base or plinth supporting a statue.
- ein Sockel für einen Prozessor — A socket for a processor; a separate technical use.
Am Sockel des Denkmals standen die Namen der Künstler.
The artists' names were on the base of the monument.