verb
verdrahten
wire
The German verb "verdrahten" means "to wire" or "to connect with wires".
- It is composed of:
- Draht = "wire"
- The prefix ver- which often indicates an action being done thoroughly or comprehensively.
Similar words:
- verkabeln – to cable
- anschließen – to connect (often electrically)
- verbinden – to connect or join
Differences:
- Verdrahten specifically emphasizes the physical act of wiring something with wires.
- Verkabeln is broader, often referring to cable connections which may be more complex.
- Anschließen and verbinden are more general for connecting devices, not necessarily by wiring.
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Examples
Wir verdrahten die Lampen zusammen.verb
We wire the lamps together.
Zwei Elektriker verdrahten gerade eine neue Steckdose.verb
Two electricians are currently wiring a new socket.
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