Schallwelle
dieNounsound wave
English translations
- 01
sound wave
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine sich ausbreitende Druckstörung, die durch ein Medium (z.B. Luft, Wasser) als longitudinale Welle wandert und Schall erzeugt.
- English meaning
- Sound wave
- Synonym
- keine
- German example
- Die Schallwelle breitete sich durch den Raum aus.
- English example
- The sound wave propagated through the room.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Schallwelle
- Plural Form
- die Schallwellen
Related words
- Schalltrichter
horn
- Amplitude
Amplitude
- Diaphragma
Diaphragm
- Schallgeschwindigkeit
Speed of sound
- Ultraschall
Ultrasound
- Ohrmuschel
auricle, pinna
- Trommelfell
eardrum
- Wellengleichung
The wave equation is a partial differential equation that describes the propagation of waves, such as sound waves or electromagnetic waves.
- Schalldichte
Soundproofing, sound insulation
- Tonhöhe
Pitch refers to the perceived highness or lowness of a tone, mainly dependent on the frequency of the sound waves.
- Entfernungsverfahren
Distance measuring method
- Außenohr
Outer ear
- Mikrophon
Microphone
- Wellenleiter
Waveguide
- Infraschall
Infrasound
- Nachhallraum
Reverberation chamber
Example sentences with “Schallwelle”
Die Schallwelle breitet sich aus. (The sound wave spreads.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the plural of 'Schallwelle'?
The plural is 'Schallwellen'. It is a feminine noun (die Schallwelle).