magnetic field
das Magnetfeld, die Magnetfelder
Loading your saved state.
magnetic field
A physical force field generated by moving electric charges or magnetic materials that exerts a force on other magnets or moving charges.
Die Erde ist von einem Magnetfeld umgeben, das uns vor kosmischer Strahlung schützt.
The Earth is surrounded by a magnetic field that protects us from cosmic radiation.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Magnetfelder |
| genitive | des Magnetfeldes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Magnetfeld | die Magnetfelder |
| accusative | das Magnetfeld | die Magnetfelder |
| dative | dem Magnetfeld | den Magnetfeldern |
| genitive | des Magnetfeldes des Magnetfelds | der Magnetfelder |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word is composed of 'Magnet' (magnet) and 'Feld' (field). So it literally describes a field that is generated by a magnet or has magnetic properties.
Ein Kompass richtet sich nach dem Magnetfeld der Erde aus.
A compass aligns itself with the Earth's magnetic field.
Common adjectives are 'stark' (strong), 'schwach' (weak), or 'elektromagnetisch' (electromagnetic). Typical verbs are 'ein Magnetfeld erzeugen' (to generate a magnetic field), 'messen' (to measure), or 'beeinflussen' (to influence).
Durch den Stromfluss wird ein starkes Magnetfeld erzeugt.
A strong magnetic field is generated by the flow of current.
This word belongs to the technical language of physics and engineering. In everyday life, it is usually used only in connection with the Earth's magnetic field or in scientific documentaries.
Im Physikunterricht haben wir über Magnetfelder gesprochen.
In physics class, we talked about magnetic fields.
