ball bearing
das Kugellager, die Kugellager
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ball bearing
A machine component in which balls reduce friction between two moving parts and make their movement easier.
Das Kugellager im Fahrrad muss ausgetauscht werden.
The ball bearing in the bicycle needs to be replaced.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Kugellager |
| genitive | des Kugellagers |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Kugellager | die Kugellager |
| accusative | das Kugellager | die Kugellager |
| dative | dem Kugellager | den Kugellagern |
| genitive | des Kugellagers | der Kugellager |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Kugellager' (ball bearing) is made up of 'Kugel' (ball) and 'Lager' (bearing). The word therefore refers to a bearing in which balls support movement.
Das Kugellager im alten Ventilator ist stark abgenutzt.
The ball bearing in the old fan is badly worn.
'Kugellager' (ball bearing) is particularly often used with actions such as 'wechseln' (to change), 'austauschen' (to replace), 'schmieren' (to lubricate), and 'einbauen' (to install).
Vor dem Einbau muss man das Kugellager gut schmieren.
The ball bearing must be lubricated thoroughly before installation.
'Kugellager' (ball bearing) is primarily a technical term and frequently occurs in contexts involving bicycles, machines, motors, and tools.
Für die Reparatur der Maschine bestellte die Werkstatt ein neues Kugellager.
The workshop ordered a new ball bearing to repair the machine.
