How to Say ‘battery’ in German
der Akku
dair AH-koo
[dair AH-koo]
💬 Usage Tip: Masculine noun: der Akku, plural: die Akkus. Short for Akkumulator. Usually means a rechargeable battery.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Important distinction: Akku is rechargeable, Batterie is often non-rechargeable. Germans often care about this detail.
Phrase Breakdown
der
[dair]
the
definite article for masculine nouns in German
Der Akku ist fast leer.
The battery is almost empty.
Akku
[AH-koo]
rechargeable battery
a battery pack that powers a camera, light, or other device and can be recharged
Der Akku der Kamera hält nur noch eine Stunde.
The camera battery only lasts one more hour.
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