Drosselklappe
The English word throttle translates to German as Drosselklappe.
Drosselklappe is the most common and precise German term for a throttle, specifically referring to the throttle valves found in internal combustion engines. The term Drossel can also be used in technical contexts to refer to a restriction or a reducer within a pipe or a system.
Meaning: the lever or pedal that controls this valve (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
Drosselklappe is a compound noun made of Drossel, meaning throttle or restriction and Klappe, meaning flap or valve.
Which one should you use?
In a mechanical context, you might use the verb drosseln to mean cutting back speed or reducing a flow. However, if you are talking about the physical act of strangling a person or an animal, you must use the verb würgen.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine and is used with the definite article die.
Did you know?
- While Drosselklappe describes a mechanical throttle, the word Drossel can also refer to a type of bird, specifically the song thrush.
- In the context of internet speeds, a provider that limits your bandwidth is said to drosseln your connection.
- In modern German, drosseln is used metaphorically in economics and politics to describe the intentional slowing of growth or a reduction in spending.
Examples in context
- Die Drosselklappe beeinflusst den Luftstrom im Motor.The throttle valve affects the airflow in the engine.
- Tritt das Gaspedal durch, um mehr Leistung zu erhalten.Step on the gas pedal for more power.
- Die Drosselklappe ist defekt.The throttle valve is defective.
- Er reinigt vorsichtig die Drosselklappe.He is carefully cleaning the throttle valve.
- Die Drosselklappe lässt sich nicht bewegen.The throttle valve cannot be moved.
Example conversation
Julian and Julia are looking at a car engine in a garage.
- JulianKannst du die Drosselklappe überprüfen, Julia?Can you check the throttle valve, Julia?
- JuliaJa, ich schaue mir die Drosselklappe sofort an.Yes, I will look at the throttle valve immediately.
- JulianIst sie vielleicht verklebt?Is it perhaps stuck?
- JuliaDas sieht ganz danach aus.It certainly looks like it.
