Powerbank
The English phrase power bank is Powerbank in German.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun Powerbank is feminine and takes the definite article die. For a single power bank, use the indefinite article eine. The plural form is Powerbanks.
Did you know?
- The word Bank in German has a double meaning, referring to both a financial institution and a bench for sitting.
- In very formal German technical manuals, you might see the term mobiler Stromspeicher, meaning 'mobile power storage'.
- The use of Powerbank reflects a broader trend in Germany where English words are used to sound more modern or 'trendy' in consumer electronics.
Examples in context
- Zum Glück hatte ich eine Powerbank dabei.Luckily, I had a power bank with me.This sentence shows how to use Powerbank when mentioning that you had one with you.Tatoeba #8387541 by Luiaard, translation #8387542 by Luiaard
- Als Geschäftsreisender ist ein Akkupack unverzichtbar, um meine elektronischen Geräte unterwegs aufzuladen.As a business traveler, a power bank is indispensable for charging my electronic devices on the go.
- Hast du deine Powerbank dabei? Mein Handy-Akku ist fast leer, und wir müssen noch Fotos machen.Do you have your power bank with you? My phone's battery is almost empty, and we still need to take photos.
- Ich brauche unbedingt eine neue Powerbank.I absolutely need a new power bank.
- Hast du eine Powerbank für mein Handy?Do you have a power bank for my phone?
Example conversation
Felix and Hannah are at a cafe and his phone battery is low.
- FelixMein Akku ist fast leer.My battery is almost empty.
- HannahIch habe eine Powerbank in meiner Tasche.I have a power bank in my bag.
- FelixDas ist echt super von dir!That is really great of you!
- HannahGerne, Felix.You're welcome, Felix.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
