Drehzahl
dieNounrotational speed; revolutions per minute (RPM)
English translations
- 01
rotational speed
- 02
speed
Word details
- German meaning
- Die Anzahl der Umdrehungen pro Minute einer rotierenden Bewegung.
- English meaning
- Revolutions per minute (RPM)
- Synonym
- Umdrehungszahl, Tourenzahl
- German example
- Der Motor lief mit hoher Drehzahl.
- English example
- The engine was running at high RPM.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Drehzahl
- Plural Form
- die Drehzahlen
Related words
- Drehzahlmesser
Tachometer
- Tachometer
Tachometer
- Differenzial
Differential
- getriebelos
Gearless
- hochtourig
High-revving
- Getriebe
Gearbox
- Asynchronmotor
An asynchronous motor is an electric motor in which the rotor speed is not synchronous with the speed of the rotating magnetic field.
Example sentences with “Drehzahl”
Der Motor hat eine hohe Drehzahl. (The engine has a high rotational speed.)
Frequently asked questions
What does 'Drehzahl' mean in technical terms?
It refers to the number of revolutions per time unit, usually RPM. It is a feminine noun (die).