Relais

dasNoun

relay (electrical or station)

English translations

  1. 01

    relay

  2. 02

    switch

  3. 03

    relais

Word details

German meaning
Ein Relais ist ein elektrisch betätigter Schalter, der durch einen kleinen Stromkreis einen größeren Stromkreis steuern kann.
English meaning
A relay is an electrically operated switch that can control a larger circuit with a small circuit.
Synonym
None
German example
Das Relais schaltete den Motor ein, sobald das Signal empfangen wurde.
English example
The relay switched on the motor as soon as the signal was received.
Type
Noun
Article
das
Singular Form
das Relais
Plural Form
die Relais

Example sentences with “Relais”

  1. Das Relais ist defekt. (The relay is defective.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Relais a German word?

It is a loanword from French, used in German for electrical components or relay stations.