der Luftfilter
air filter
A component or device that removes dust and other unwanted particles from the air.
EXAMPLE
Der Mechaniker wechselte den verschmutzten Luftfilter des Motors.
The mechanic replaced the engine's dirty air filter.
der Luftfilter
air filter
der Luftfilter, die Luftfilter
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Luftfilter, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Luftfilter |
| genitive | des Luftfilters |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Luftfilter | die Luftfilter |
| accusative | den Luftfilter | die Luftfilter |
| dative | dem Luftfilter | den Luftfiltern |
| genitive | des Luftfilters | der Luftfilter |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
'Luftfilter' (air filter) is made up of 'Luft' (air) and 'Filter' (filter). It refers to a filter that removes particles from the air.
EXAMPLE
Ein sauberer Luftfilter verbessert die Luftqualität im Raum.
A clean air filter improves the air quality in the room.
Typical collocations
Verbs such as 'wechseln' (to change), 'reinigen' (to clean), 'einbauen' (to install), and 'prüfen' (to check) are especially common with 'Luftfilter' (air filter). The adjectives 'verschmutzt' (dirty) and 'verstopft' (clogged) are also commonly used in this context.
EXAMPLE
Vor der Inspektion prüft der Mechaniker den Luftfilter.
Before the inspection, the mechanic checks the air filter.
Technical context
'Luftfilter' (air filter) is often used in connection with engines, heating systems, air conditioning systems, and ventilation units. The specific context shows which device the air filter is located in.
EXAMPLE
Bei der Wartung der Klimaanlage wurde ein neuer Luftfilter eingebaut.
During the air conditioner's maintenance, a new air filter was installed.
In real life
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