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Bewegungsmelder
German → American English
American English
motion detector
Gerät, das Bewegungen in einem Bereich erkennt und darauf reagiert, oft indem es Licht oder einen Alarm einschaltet.
Der Bewegungsmelder schaltet im Flur das Licht ein, sobald jemand vorbeigeht.Bewegungsmelder is commonly used for lights and security systems. In everyday German, you may also hear Bewegungssensor as a near-synonym, but Bewegungsmelder is especially common for devices that switch something on automatically when movement is detected.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Bewegungsmelder mean in English?
Bewegungsmelder means motion detector or motion sensor.
Is Bewegungsmelder the same as motion sensor?
Yes, in many contexts it can be translated as motion sensor. Motion detector is also correct, especially for security or lighting devices.
How do I use Bewegungsmelder in a sentence?
For example: Der Bewegungsmelder schaltet das Licht automatisch ein. = The motion detector turns on the light automatically.