horsepower / postscript
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horsepower
Abbreviation for 'Pferdestärke' (horsepower), an older unit of power used especially for vehicle engines. One PS (metric horsepower) equals approximately 735.5 watts.
Der Motor dieses Kleinwagens leistet 75 PS.
This small car's engine produces 75 horsepower.
postscript
Abbreviation for 'Postskriptum' (postscript): a short addition at the end of a letter or message, usually after the signature.
Im PS ihres Briefes erwähnte sie noch ihre neue Adresse.
In the postscript to her letter, she also mentioned her new address.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die PS |
| genitive | des PS |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das PS | die PS |
| accusative | das PS | die PS |
| dative | dem PS | den PSn |
| genitive | des PS | der PS |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
With a number and a reference to a vehicle, 'PS' (horsepower) indicates engine power. If 'PS' (postscript) appears at the end of a letter or message after the signature, it introduces a personal addition.
Der neue Wagen hat 120 PS.
The new car has 120 horsepower.
Nach ihrer Unterschrift fügte sie noch ein PS hinzu.
After her signature, she added a postscript.
Engine power is often expressed using the verbs 'haben' (to have) and 'leisten' (to produce) with a number and 'PS' (horsepower). The phrases 'ein Motor mit … PS' (an engine with … horsepower) and '… PS stark' (with … horsepower) are also very common.
Das Motorrad hat einen Motor mit 80 PS.
The motorcycle has an engine with 80 horsepower.
Sie fährt einen 300 PS starken Sportwagen.
She drives a 300-horsepower sports car.
A 'PS' (postscript) appears at the end of a letter or message and normally follows the signature. It introduces additional information that the writer wants to add afterward.
Viele Grüße, Anna. PS: Bitte bring morgen die Unterlagen mit.
Best wishes, Anna. PS: Please bring the documents tomorrow.
Er unterschrieb den Brief und schrieb darunter noch ein PS.
He signed the letter and added a postscript underneath.
