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Steckdose

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Noun

die Steckdose

Pronunciation: /ˈʃtɛkˌdoːzə/

socket; power outlet

B1 rank #8,242 plural Steckdosen

Meanings

Noun
  1. socket; power outlet

Example sentence

Mein Computer ist an eine richtig geerdete Steckdose angeschlossen.

My computer is connected to a properly grounded outlet.

Word forms

singular die Steckdose
plural die Steckdosen

The four cases

Singular

Nominativedie Steckdose
Accusativedie Steckdose
Dativeder Steckdose
Genitiveder Steckdose

Plural

Nominativedie Steckdosen
Accusativedie Steckdosen
Dativeden Steckdosen
Genitiveder Steckdosen

Usage

  • den Stecker in die Steckdose stecken — put the plug into the socket; destination with accusative
  • Stecker / Steckdose — plug / socket; the connecting parts have different names
Extra sentence

Die Steckdose hinter dem Sofa ist schwer zu erreichen.

The socket behind the sofa is difficult to reach.