The idea
In this set, “der Drehknopf” (rotary knob), “die Taste” (button or key), “die Anzeige” (display), “das Programm” (programme), “die Einstellung” (setting), “die Kontrollleuchte” (indicator light) are taught in one sense each. Learn each noun with its article and the meaning used in this task. The plural column shows a useful plural for that sense; a dash marks a mass noun, nominalized action or form without an ordinary count plural here. Some words have additional meanings outside this scene.
| German term | Plural in this use | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| der Drehknopf | die Drehknöpfe | rotary knob |
| die Taste | die Tasten | button or key |
| die Anzeige | die Anzeigen | display |
| das Programm | die Programme | programme |
| die Einstellung | die Einstellungen | setting |
| die Kontrollleuchte | die Kontrollleuchten | indicator light |
Examples
- Der Drehknopf steht auf der mittleren Stufe.The rotary knob is set to the middle level.
- Neben der Taste steht ein kleines Uhrsymbol.There is a small clock symbol beside the button.
- Die Anzeige nennt die verbleibende Laufzeit.The display shows the remaining running time.
- Dieses Programm endet laut Anzeige in zehn Minuten.According to the display, this programme ends in ten minutes.
- Welche Einstellung ist auf dem Foto zu erkennen?Which setting can be seen in the photo?
- Die Kontrollleuchte blinkt neben der Beschriftung.The indicator light is flashing beside the label.
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Watch out
Do not use “der Drehknopf” and “die Taste” as interchangeable labels: here they mean rotary knob and button or key. Name the feature you actually mean, and use the examples to separate it from neighboring terms.
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Welcher Begriff bedeutet „rotary knob“? Nenne auch den Artikel.
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der Drehknopf
der Drehknopf means rotary knob in this set. Keep the article with the noun.
Welcher Plural ist für „die Taste“ angegeben? Erkläre gegebenenfalls den Strich.
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die Tasten
die Tasten. This is the plural form listed for this sense; the plural article is die.
Write in German: Which setting can be seen in the photo?
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Welche Einstellung ist auf dem Foto zu erkennen?
Welche Einstellung ist auf dem Foto zu erkennen? — Which setting can be seen in the photo? This example places the word in a complete practical statement or question.
Practice round
Answer three questions, then rebuild three German sentences. We keep your score.
Welcher Begriff bedeutet „rotary knob“? Nenne auch den Artikel.
Welcher Plural ist für „die Taste“ angegeben? Erkläre gegebenenfalls den Strich.
Write in German: Which setting can be seen in the photo?
Welche Einstellung ist auf dem Foto zu erkennen?
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Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Describe one real situation with appliance controls in three German sentences, using “der Drehknopf”, “die Taste” and “die Anzeige” with their articles. Then use one of them in the plural (“die Drehknöpfe”).