filter in German

filter in German is Filter, filtern, filtrieren — filter means a device or material that removes unwanted particles, substances, or signals from something passing through it.

filter in German

Filter

noun

filtern

verb

filtrieren

verb

(intransitive) To pass through a filter or to act as though passing through a filter.

filtrieren

verb

(intransitive) To move slowly or gradually; to come or go a few at a time.

passieren

verb

(intransitive) To move slowly or gradually; to come or go a few at a time.

What does "filter" mean?

noun A device or material that removes unwanted particles, substances, or signals from something passing through it.
"Replace the air filter every three months."
noun A digital effect applied to an image or a setting that screens out unwanted content.
"She applied a warm filter to the photo before posting it."
verb To pass something through a filter, or to sort and remove unwanted elements.
"The app lets you filter search results by price."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

filter in a sentence

Replace the air filter every three months.
The water filter removes chlorine and sediment.
She applied a warm filter to the photo before posting it.
The app lets you filter search results by price.

Similar words in German

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Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "filter" in German?

"filter" in German is Filter, filtern, filtrieren. filter means: A device or material that removes unwanted particles, substances, or signals from something passing through it.

How do you use "filter" in a sentence?

Example: "Replace the air filter every three months." In German, "filter" is Filter, filtern, filtrieren.

Are there other ways to say "filter" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "filter": Filter, filtern, filtrieren, passieren.

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