throttle in German
throttle in German is Gaspedal, Drossel, drosseln — throttle means a valve or lever that controls how much fuel or air reaches an engine, and therefore its speed.
throttle in German
Gaspedal
Drossel
drosseln
(transitive) To cut back on the speed of (an engine, person, organization, network connection, etc.).
drosseln
(intransitive) To have the throat obstructed so as to be in danger of suffocation; to choke; to suffocate.
würgen
(intransitive) To have the throat obstructed so as to be in danger of suffocation; to choke; to suffocate.
What does "throttle" mean?
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noun A valve or lever that controls how much fuel or air reaches an engine, and therefore its speed.
"He eased off the throttle as he approached the corner."
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verb To restrict or slow something down, such as an engine, a network connection, or activity.
"The internet provider throttles speeds during peak hours."
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verb To choke or strangle someone by gripping their throat.
"He grabbed the intruder and nearly throttled him."
throttle in a sentence
- He eased off the throttle as he approached the corner.
- The motorbike's throttle is on the right handlebar.
- The internet provider throttles speeds during peak hours.
- He grabbed the intruder and nearly throttled him.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "throttle" in German?
"throttle" in German is Gaspedal, Drossel, drosseln. throttle means: A valve or lever that controls how much fuel or air reaches an engine, and therefore its speed.
How do you use "throttle" in a sentence?
Example: "He eased off the throttle as he approached the corner." In German, "throttle" is Gaspedal, Drossel, drosseln.
Are there other ways to say "throttle" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "throttle": Gaspedal, Drossel, drosseln, würgen.
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