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Oszillator
German → American English
American English
oscillator
Technische Vorrichtung oder System, das regelmäßige Schwingungen erzeugt oder aufrechterhält.
Der Oszillator erzeugt ein stabiles Taktsignal für die Schaltung.Use Oszillator mainly in technical contexts such as electronics, physics, and audio engineering. In everyday German, people more often say Taktgeber or Schwingkreis depending on the context.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Oszillator” mean in English?
“Oszillator” means “oscillator” in English.
Is “Oszillator” used in everyday German?
Mostly no. It is mainly used in technical fields like electronics, physics, and acoustics.
What is the difference between “Oszillator” and “Schwingkreis”?
Both can refer to systems that oscillate, but “Schwingkreis” specifically means an electrical resonant circuit.