die Batterie, -n
battery
Ein Gegenstand, der elektrische Energie speichert und Geräte mit Strom versorgt.
The German word "Batterie" is a noun that means "battery". It is derived from the French word "batterie" which originally referred to a set of artillery pieces. In modern usage, "Batterie" refers to a device that stores electrical energy and supplies it as needed. Similar words in German include "Akkumulator" (accumulator or rechargeable battery) and "Kraftquelle" (power source).
While "Batterie" broadly denotes batteries in general, "Akkumulator" specifically refers to secondary batteries that can be recharged, such as those in smartphones or electric vehicles, whereas "Batterie" can refer to both primary (single-use) and secondary batteries.
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Examples
Die Batterie ist leer.noun
The battery is empty.
Eine neue Batterie befindet sich im Fach.noun
A new battery is in the compartment.
Eine neue Batterie wird für den Wecker benötigt.noun
A new battery is needed for the alarm clock.
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