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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' 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.
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'der Rahmen' and 'das Chassis' can both refer to a supporting or holding structure. 'Rahmen' is the general word, for example for the edging of a picture, window, or door. 'Chassis' is much more technical. For vehicles, it means the supporting basic structure; for electronic devices, it means the frame or housing to which parts are attached. The words can be confused when you are thinking of a fixed basic structure. In normal everyday situations, people usually say 'Rahmen'; for cars or devices, 'Chassis' is more precise and technical.
In der Werkstatt prüft der Mechaniker, ob das Chassis des Autos beschädigt ist.
At the repair shop, the mechanic checks whether the car's chassis is damaged.
Der Rahmen des Bildes ist aus hellem Holz.
The picture frame is made of light-colored wood.