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wire

wire

Meaning of wire

English

a long thin cable that carries electricity, like the one from a lamp

Deutsch

Leitung, durch die Strom fließt, etwa von der Lampe zur Steckdose

wire

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈwaɪə/
American English
/ˈwaɪɚ/

wire with German translation

wire usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

Don't touch the wire!

Fass das Kabel nicht an!

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The wire on the lamp is too short.

Das Kabel der Lampe ist zu kurz.

wire synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between wire, cable, cord, lead, and flex

cable
🇬🇧English

Thicker, often several wires in a covering.

very often

ENPlug the TV cable into the wall.

cord
🇬🇧English

A flexible lead of an appliance (American).

often

ENThe lamp cord is too short.

L
🇬🇧English
lead

A flexible cable of an appliance (British).

often

ENWhere's the charging lead for my phone?

Advanced: broader words

F
🇬🇧English
flex

British word for an appliance cable; less common.

rare word

ENThe iron's flex is damaged.

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wire belongs to the topic "Cleaning and Repairs →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does wire mean?

a long thin cable that carries electricity, like the one from a lamp

How do you pronounce wire?

wire is pronounced [ˈwaɪə].

How is wire used in a sentence?

Fass das Kabel nicht an! Translation: Don't touch the wire!

Is wire part of Cleaning and Repairs vocabulary?

Yes, wire can be learned in the Cleaning and Repairs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is wire part of Household Appliances vocabulary?

Yes, wire can be learned in the Household Appliances topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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