The idea
In this set, “der Blinker” (turn indicator), “der Scheibenwischer” (windscreen wiper), “der Rückspiegel” (rear-view mirror), “der Sicherheitsgurt” (seat belt), “die Lüftung” (ventilation), “das Handschuhfach” (glove compartment) 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 Blinker | die Blinker | turn indicator |
| der Scheibenwischer | die Scheibenwischer | windscreen wiper |
| der Rückspiegel | die Rückspiegel | rear-view mirror |
| der Sicherheitsgurt | die Sicherheitsgurte | seat belt |
| die Lüftung | die Lüftungen | ventilation |
| das Handschuhfach | die Handschuhfächer | glove compartment |
Examples
- Der Blinker ist auf der Zeichnung grün markiert.The indicator is marked green in the drawing.
- Die Beschriftung für den Scheibenwischer steht am Hebel.The label for the wiper is on the lever.
- Im Rückspiegel sehe ich den oberen Rand der Heckscheibe.In the rear-view mirror, I can see the top edge of the rear window.
- Der Sicherheitsgurt liegt verdreht auf dem leeren Sitz.The seat belt lies twisted on the empty seat.
- Die Lüftung wird in diesem Abschnitt der Anleitung beschrieben.The ventilation is described in this section of the manual.
- Die Fahrzeugunterlagen liegen im Handschuhfach.The vehicle documents are in the glove compartment.
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Watch out
Do not use “der Blinker” and “der Scheibenwischer” as interchangeable labels: here they mean turn indicator and windscreen wiper. Name the feature you actually mean, and use the examples to separate it from neighboring terms.
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Welcher Begriff bedeutet „turn indicator“? Nenne auch den Artikel.
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der Blinker
der Blinker means turn indicator in this set. Keep the article with the noun.
Welcher Plural ist für „der Scheibenwischer“ angegeben? Erkläre gegebenenfalls den Strich.
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die Scheibenwischer
die Scheibenwischer. This is the plural form listed for this sense; the plural article is die.
Write in German: The ventilation is described in this section of the manual.
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Die Lüftung wird in diesem Abschnitt der Anleitung beschrieben.
Die Lüftung wird in diesem Abschnitt der Anleitung beschrieben. — The ventilation is described in this section of the manual. 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 „turn indicator“? Nenne auch den Artikel.
Welcher Plural ist für „der Scheibenwischer“ angegeben? Erkläre gegebenenfalls den Strich.
Write in German: The ventilation is described in this section of the manual.
Die Lüftung wird in diesem Abschnitt der Anleitung beschrieben.
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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 car interior controls in three German sentences, using “der Blinker”, “der Scheibenwischer” and “der Rückspiegel” with their articles. Then use one of them in the plural (“die Blinker”).