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plug in German

plug in German is Stecker, Stöpsel, Stopfen — plug means a device with pins that connects an appliance to an electrical socket.

plug in German

Stecker
noun
(electricity) A pronged connecting device which fits into a mating socket, especially an electrical one.
Stöpsel
noun
Any piece of wood, metal, or other substance used to stop or fill a hole.
Stopfen
noun
Any piece of wood, metal, or other substance used to stop or fill a hole.
Pfropf
noun
Any piece of wood, metal, or other substance used to stop or fill a hole.
Zapfen
noun
Any piece of wood, metal, or other substance used to stop or fill a hole.
Spund
noun
Any piece of wood, metal, or other substance used to stop or fill a hole.
Pfropfen
noun
Any piece of wood, metal, or other substance used to stop or fill a hole.
Dübel
noun
(construction) A block of wood let into a wall to afford a hold for nails.
Dübelholz
noun
(construction) A block of wood let into a wall to afford a hold for nails.
Holzdübel
noun
(construction) A block of wood let into a wall to afford a hold for nails.
Schleichwerbung machen
verb
(transitive) To promote (something, especially a product or service); to mention (something) as if promoting or advertising it.

What does "plug" mean?

  1. noun A device with pins that connects an appliance to an electrical socket.
    "The plug wouldn't fit the socket, so we used an adapter."
  2. noun An object used to fill or block a hole.
    "He pulled the plug and the sink drained."
  3. verb To connect a device to a power source using its plug.
    "Plug the charger in before you go to bed."
  4. verb To block or seal a hole or gap.
    "They plugged the leak with a rag until the plumber arrived."
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plug in a sentence

  • The plug wouldn't fit the socket, so we used an adapter.
  • He pulled the plug and the sink drained.
  • Plug the charger in before you go to bed.
  • They plugged the leak with a rag until the plumber arrived.

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What is "plug" in German?

"plug" in German is Stecker, Stöpsel, Stopfen. plug means: A device with pins that connects an appliance to an electrical socket.

How do you use "plug" in a sentence?

Example: "The plug wouldn't fit the socket, so we used an adapter." In German, "plug" is Stecker, Stöpsel, Stopfen.

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

Yes — German has 11 translations listed for "plug": Stecker, Stöpsel, Stopfen, Pfropf, Zapfen, Spund.

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