das Gatter
gate
A barrier or gate made of poles or slats that closes off a path, area, or pasture.
EXAMPLE
Der Schäfer schloss das Gatter hinter der Herde.
The shepherd closed the gate behind the flock.
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Meanings
das Gatter
game enclosure
An enclosed area where wild animals are kept.
EXAMPLE
Das Wild lebt in einem weitläufigen Gatter.
The game animals live in a spacious enclosure.
das Gatter
gang saw
A machine or device used to saw tree trunks into planks or beams simultaneously.
EXAMPLE
Das Gatter zersägt die Baumstämme schnell und gleichmäßig.
The gang saw cuts the tree trunks quickly and evenly.
das Gatter
logic gate
In computer science, an electronic circuit that performs a logical function and links digital signals.
EXAMPLE
Das Gatter gibt nur dann ein Signal aus, wenn beide Eingänge aktiv sind.
The logic gate outputs a signal only when both inputs are active.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Gatter, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Gatter |
| genitive | des Gatters |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Gatter | die Gatter |
| accusative | das Gatter | die Gatter |
| dative | dem Gatter | den Gattern |
| genitive | des Gatters | der Gatter |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Typical collocations
Typical collocations include „ein Gatter öffnen“ (to open a gate), „ein Gatter schließen“ (to close a gate), and „durch ein Gatter gehen“ (to go through a gate). In „durch ein Gatter“, „Gatter“ is in the accusative case.
EXAMPLE
Wir gingen durch das offene Gatter auf die Weide.
We went through the open gate into the pasture.
Location and direction
When referring to an area where animals are kept, „im Gatter“ (in the enclosure) indicates the location. „Ins Gatter“ (into the enclosure) indicates movement inward; this expression often occurs with „bringen“ (to bring) or „treiben“ (to drive).
EXAMPLE
Die Hirsche bleiben im Gatter, bis der Zaun repariert ist.
The deer remain in the enclosure until the fence has been repaired.
Die Tierpflegerin brachte die Rehe ins Gatter.
The zookeeper brought the roe deer into the enclosure.
Context clue
Words such as „Sägewerk“ (sawmill), „Sägeblätter“ (saw blades), and „Baumstämme“ (tree trunks) point to the machine. This usage belongs to the technical language of wood processing.
EXAMPLE
Im Sägewerk müssen die Sägeblätter des Gatters regelmäßig gewechselt werden.
At the sawmill, the gang saw's blades must be replaced regularly.
Compound technical terms
In digital technology, „Gatter“ (gate) often appears as the final part of technical terms such as „UND-Gatter“ (AND gate) and „ODER-Gatter“ (OR gate). The first part names the logical operation the gate performs.
EXAMPLE
Für diese Schaltung brauchen wir ein UND-Gatter mit zwei Eingängen.
For this circuit, we need a two-input AND gate.
In real life
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