contraption in German
contraption in German is Erfindung, irres Gerät, neumodischer Apparat — contraption means a machine or device that looks complicated, unusual, or unreliable.
contraption in German
Erfindung
A machine that is complicated and precarious.
irres Gerät
A machine that is complicated and precarious.
neumodischer Apparat
A machine that is complicated and precarious.
seltsame Vorrichtung
A machine that is complicated and precarious.
Ding
(figuratively, derogatory, or, ironic) Any object.
Gerät
(figuratively, derogatory, or, ironic) Any object.
Machwerk
(figuratively, derogatory, or, ironic) Any object.
Objekt
(figuratively, derogatory, or, ironic) Any object.
What does "contraption" mean?
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noun A machine or device that looks complicated, unusual, or unreliable.
"He built a strange contraption out of bicycle parts and old pipes."
contraption in a sentence
- He built a strange contraption out of bicycle parts and old pipes.
- The homemade contraption was supposed to sort the mail automatically.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "contraption" in German?
"contraption" in German is Erfindung, irres Gerät, neumodischer Apparat. contraption means: A machine or device that looks complicated, unusual, or unreliable.
How do you use "contraption" in a sentence?
Example: "He built a strange contraption out of bicycle parts and old pipes." In German, "contraption" is Erfindung, irres Gerät, neumodischer Apparat.
Are there other ways to say "contraption" in German?
Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "contraption": Erfindung, irres Gerät, neumodischer Apparat, seltsame Vorrichtung, Ding, Gerät.
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