das Stromkabel
power cable
A cable that carries electrical current to supply power to a device or electrical system.
EXAMPLE
Das Stromkabel des Computers liegt unter dem Schreibtisch.
The computer's power cable is under the desk.
das Stromkabel
power cable
das Stromkabel, die Stromkabel
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Stromkabel, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Stromkabel |
| genitive | des Stromkabels |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Stromkabel | die Stromkabel |
| accusative | das Stromkabel | die Stromkabel |
| dative | dem Stromkabel | den Stromkabeln |
| genitive | des Stromkabels | der Stromkabel |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
'Stromkabel' (power cable) is made up of 'Strom' (electricity) and 'Kabel' (cable). It refers to a cable that carries electrical power to a device or system.
EXAMPLE
Das Stromkabel der Lampe ist zu kurz.
The lamp's power cable is too short.
Typical collocations
Common collocations with 'Stromkabel' (power cable) include 'ein Stromkabel anschließen' (to connect a power cable), 'ein Stromkabel verlegen' (to install a power cable), and 'ein Stromkabel austauschen' (to replace a power cable). 'Ein beschädigtes Stromkabel' (a damaged power cable) is also a typical combination.
EXAMPLE
Der Techniker musste das beschädigte Stromkabel austauschen.
The technician had to replace the damaged power cable.
Safety context
'Stromkabel' (power cable) often appears in instructions and warnings, especially together with verbs such as 'prüfen' (to check), 'entfernen' (to remove), or 'aus der Steckdose ziehen' (to unplug). Such sentences usually describe how to handle electrical devices safely.
EXAMPLE
Vor der Reparatur muss man das Stromkabel aus der Steckdose ziehen.
Before the repair, you have to unplug the power cable.
In real life
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