Messgerät
[ˈmɛsɡəˌʁɛːt]
The German word for 'gage' is Messgerät.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural 'measuring devices', use Messgeräte. For the genitive singular case ('measuring device's'), the word becomes Messgeräts.
Did you know?
- When talking about a 'fuel gage' in a car, Germans often use the term Tankanzeige, which means 'tank indicator' rather than 'measuring device'.
- While Messgerät is the general term, a person's 'gauge' or 'measure' of success is often called Maßstab, which literally means 'measuring stick'.
- The word Gerät describes everything from a high-tech 'gage' to a simple 'kitchen utensil' or 'tool'.
Examples in context
- Das Messgerät ist kaputt.The measuring device is broken.
- Wir brauchen ein neues Messgerät.We need a new measuring device.
- Wo liegt das Messgerät?Where is the measuring device located?
Example conversation
Lukas is looking for a tool in his workshop.
- SarahLukas, findest du das Messgerät?Lukas, can you find the measuring device?
- LukasNein, ich finde das Messgerät nicht.No, I cannot find the measuring device.
- SarahEs sollte auf dem Tisch liegen.It should be lying on the table.
- LukasAh, hier ist es!Ah, here it is!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Messgerät, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
