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chassis
The supporting frame of a vehicle, especially a car, on which the engine, body, and other main parts are mounted. It forms the basic framework of the vehicle.
Nach dem schweren Unfall war das Chassis des Wagens so stark beschädigt, dass eine Reparatur nicht mehr möglich war.
After the serious accident, the car's chassis was so badly damaged that repairs were no longer possible.
chassis
The frame or housing of an electronic device to which the various components, such as circuit boards and transformers, are attached.
Beim Bau des Verstärkers wurde das Netzteil direkt auf dem Chassis montiert.
When building the amplifier, the power supply was mounted directly on the chassis.
'Chassis' is a word from French. Therefore, it is also pronounced in the French way [ʃaˈsiː], with the stress on the second syllable and a silent 's' at the end.
Der Mechaniker prüfte das Chassis auf Rostschäden.
The mechanic checked the chassis for rust damage.
The word keeps its form in the plural: 'das Chassis' (singular), 'die Chassis' (plural). The pronunciation also remains the same; only the article changes.
Das Chassis dieses Autos ist aus Aluminium.
The chassis of this car is made of aluminum.
'Chassis' is a technical term used mainly in vehicle construction and electronics. The word is common in workshops or technical descriptions.
Laut technischem Datenblatt besteht das Chassis aus einer Stahllegierung.
According to the technical data sheet, the chassis is made of a steel alloy.
You can tell from the context whether the frame of a vehicle or the housing of a device is meant. Words like 'Auto' (car), 'Motor' (engine), or 'Karosserie' (bodywork) point to a vehicle, while 'Verstärker' (amplifier), 'Platine' (circuit board), or 'Elektronik' (electronics) refer to a device.
Das Chassis des Rennwagens wurde speziell verstärkt.
The chassis of the racing car was specially reinforced.
chassis / landing gear
Fahrwerk connects a vehicle to the road through its wheels, suspension, and brakes. Chassis, by contrast, is the supporting frame on which the engine, body, and other main parts are mounted. Fahrwerk is the appropriate term for moving and flexible parts, while Chassis refers to the basic framework.
Beim alten Auto muss das verrostete Chassis unter der Karosserie erneuert werden.
The rusty chassis under the body of the old car needs to be replaced.
Beim alten Auto müssen die Federung und damit Teile des Fahrwerks erneuert werden.
The old car’s suspension, and therefore parts of its running gear, need to be replaced.
