transformer
der Transformator, die Transformatoren
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transformer
An electrical device that uses a changing magnetic field to convert an alternating voltage into a higher or lower alternating voltage.
Der Transformator senkt die Spannung von 230 Volt auf 12 Volt.
The transformer reduces the voltage from 230 volts to 12 volts.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Transformatoren |
| genitive | des Transformators |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Transformator | die Transformatoren |
| accusative | den Transformator | die Transformatoren |
| dative | dem Transformator | den Transformatoren |
| genitive | des Transformators | der Transformatoren |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Use the pattern 'einen Transformator an etwas anschließen' (to connect a transformer to something) to describe the electrical connection. Here, 'an' takes the accusative, as in 'an das Stromnetz' (to the power grid).
Die Elektrikerin schließt den Transformator an das Stromnetz an.
The electrician connects the transformer to the power grid.
'Transformator' (transformer) is a technical term in electrical engineering. It is particularly common in technical descriptions, operating instructions, and safety notices.
Laut Bedienungsanleitung darf der Transformator nur in trockenen Räumen verwendet werden.
According to the operating instructions, the transformer may only be used in dry rooms.
Typical collocations are 'einen Transformator betreiben' (to operate a transformer), 'einen Transformator kühlen' (to cool a transformer), and 'einen Transformator abschalten' (to switch off a transformer). You need these verbs when talking about operating and maintaining the device.
Ein Lüfter kühlt den Transformator, damit er nicht zu heiß wird.
A fan cools the transformer to keep it from getting too hot.
