socket in German

socket in German is Steckdose, Buchse, Fassung — socket means a hollow opening designed to hold or receive a matching part, such as an electrical plug or a light bulb.

socket in German

Steckdose

noun

(electrical) An opening into which a plug or other connecting part is designed to fit (e.g. a light bulb socket).

Buchse

noun

(electrical) An opening into which a plug or other connecting part is designed to fit (e.g. a light bulb socket).

Fassung

noun

(electrical) An opening into which a plug or other connecting part is designed to fit (e.g. a light bulb socket).

Sockel

noun

(electrical) An opening into which a plug or other connecting part is designed to fit (e.g. a light bulb socket).

What does "socket" mean?

noun A hollow opening designed to hold or receive a matching part, such as an electrical plug or a light bulb.
"Plug the lamp into the wall socket."
noun In computing, an endpoint used for sending and receiving data between programs over a network.
"The server listens for connections on a network socket."

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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”.

socket in a sentence

Plug the lamp into the wall socket.
The bone fits snugly into its socket at the hip joint.
The server listens for connections on a network socket.

Similar words in German

jack outlet receptacle

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "socket" in German?

"socket" in German is Steckdose, Buchse, Fassung. socket means: A hollow opening designed to hold or receive a matching part, such as an electrical plug or a light bulb.

How do you use "socket" in a sentence?

Example: "Plug the lamp into the wall socket." In German, "socket" is Steckdose, Buchse, Fassung.

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

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "socket": Steckdose, Buchse, Fassung, Sockel.

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