Bandsalat

derNoun

tape tangle (cassette tape); cable mess

English translations

  1. 01

    tire iron

Word details

German meaning
Bandsalat bezeichnet ein unordentliches, verheddertes Durcheinander von Magnetbändern, typischerweise in Kassetten oder Videobändern.
English meaning
Tape tangle
Synonym
Kassettenchaos
German example
Der alte Kassettenrekorder hat wieder einen Bandsalat verursacht.
English example
The old tape recorder caused a tape tangle again.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Bandsalat
Plural Form
None

Example sentences with “Bandsalat”

  1. Die alte Kassette hat leider Bandsalat verursacht. (The old cassette tape unfortunately caused a tape tangle.)

Frequently asked questions

Can Bandsalat be used for computer cables?

Yes, while originally for magnetic tapes, it is often used colloquially to describe any tangled mess of cables.