Schalten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schalten" is used as verb with the meaning of "to switch", "to turn on" or "to turn off".

Essential properties of "schalten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: schalten
Simple past: schaltete
Participle: geschaltet

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "schalten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To switch on or off an electrical device"

Definition: "To switch on or off an electrical or electronic device using a switch."
Translation(s): to switch, to turn on, to turn off
Synonym(s): einschalten, ausschalten, umschalten
Related word(s): anschalten, abschalten

📝 Some usage examples:

Bitte schalten Sie das Licht ein, wenn Sie den Raum betreten.Please switch on the light when you enter the room.
Können Sie den Fernseher schalten? Es ist zu laut.Can you switch off the TV? It's too loud.
Der Techniker musste die Maschine schalten, um das Problem zu beheben.The technician had to switch the machine to fix the problem.

2.) "To change gears or state in a vehicle"

Definition: "To change from one position or state to another, especially in a vehicle."
Translation(s): to shift, to change gears
Synonym(s): wechseln, umstellen
Antonym(s): ausschalten
Related word(s): umschalten, hochschalten

📝 Some usage examples:

Beim Autofahren muss man rechtzeitig in den nächsten Gang schalten.When driving, one must shift into the next gear in time.
Der Fahrer vergaß, in den Rückwärtsgang schalten.The driver forgot to shift into reverse gear.
Sie müssen schneller schalten, um den Berg hinaufzukommen.You need to shift faster to get up the hill.

3.) "To switch/connect/disconnect an electrical circuit"

Definition: "To connect or disconnect an electrical circuit."
Translation(s): switch, connect, disconnect, turn on, turn off
Synonym(s): verbinden, trennen
Antonym(s): abschalten
Related word(s): anschließen, abklemmen

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Elektriker musste den Strom schalten, bevor er mit der Reparatur begann.The electrician had to switch the power before he started the repair.
Bitte schalten Sie die Sicherung aus, bevor Sie die Lampe wechseln.Please switch off the fuse before changing the lamp.
Wir müssen den Generator schalten, um Strom zu erzeugen.We need to switch on the generator to produce electricity.

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