Filter
filter
Meaning of Filter
ein Gerät, das unerwünschte Stoffe aus Luft oder Flüssigkeit entfernt
a device that removes unwanted substances from air or liquid
Pronunciation
Filter with English translation
Filter usage examples
Der Filter muss gereinigt werden.
The filter needs to be cleaned.
Ohne Filter schmeckt das Wasser schlecht.
Without a filter, the water tastes bad.
Filter synonyms
What's the difference between Filter, Sieb, Siebfilter, Luftfilter, Wasserfilter, Feinsieb, Filterung, and Filtration
A mesh or perforated tool for separating larger particles from smaller ones; often used for cooking, construction, or simple straining.
A combined term for a sieve filter; usually technical, where both filtering and a mesh-like structure matter.
A filter for air; used in cars, air conditioners, vacuum cleaners, and other air-cleaning systems.
A filter for water; it cleans drinking water or technical water from particles and impurities.
A very fine sieve for fine straining; it usually removes tiny particles and lumps.
A filter for oil; most often used for engine oil in cars or machines.
Advanced: broader words
The act or process of filtering; it refers to the process, not the device.
A more technical or scientific word for filtering; often used in chemistry, engineering, and medicine.
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Questions about this word
What does Filter mean?
a device that removes unwanted substances from air or liquid
How do you pronounce Filter?
Filter is pronounced [deːɐ̯ ˈfɪltɐ].
How is Filter used in a sentence?
The filter needs to be cleaned. Translation: Der Filter muss gereinigt werden.
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