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Filter

filter

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Meaning of Filter

a device that removes unwanted substances from air or liquid

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German/deːɐ̯ ˈfɪltɐ/
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Filter with English translation

Filter usage examples

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Der Filter muss gereinigt werden.

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Ohne Filter schmeckt das Wasser schlecht.

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Filter synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between Filter / Sieb / Siebfilter / Luftfilter / Wasserfilter / Filterung

S
🇩🇪German
Sieb

A mesh or perforated tool for separating larger particles from smaller ones; often used for cooking, construction, or simple straining.

B1Very Often
S
🇩🇪German
Siebfilter

A combined term for a sieve filter; usually technical, where both filtering and a mesh-like structure matter.

B1Rarely
L
🇩🇪German
Luftfilter

A filter for air; used in cars, air conditioners, vacuum cleaners, and other air-cleaning systems.

B1Very Often
W
🇩🇪German
Wasserfilter

A filter for water; it cleans drinking water or technical water from particles and impurities.

B1Very Often
F
🇩🇪German
Filterung

The act or process of filtering; it refers to the process, not the device.

B1Often
F
🇩🇪German
Filtration

A more technical or scientific word for filtering; often used in chemistry, engineering, and medicine.

B1Often
F
🇩🇪German
Feinsieb

A very fine sieve for fine straining; it usually removes tiny particles and lumps.

B1Rarely
Ö
🇩🇪German
Ölfilter

A filter for oil; most often used for engine oil in cars or machines.

B1Very Often

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How to pronounce Filter and what this word means

Filter means filter. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Filter

/deːɐ̯ ˈfɪltɐ/

Filter translation

filter

Filter examples

Der Filter muss gereinigt werden.

Filter transcription

/deːɐ̯ ˈfɪltɐ/

Questions about this word

Filter meaning: what does it mean?

ein Gerät, das unerwünschte Stoffe aus Luft oder Flüssigkeit entfernt

Filter pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Filter is pronounced as /deːɐ̯ ˈfɪltɐ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Filter definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Der Filter muss gereinigt werden. Translation: Фильтр нужно почистить.

Is Filter part of E-commerce vocabulary?

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Is Filter part of Websites and Apps vocabulary?

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