das Gehäuse
Translation
casing, housing, enclosure, shell
Examples
Das Gehäuse des Computers ist aus Metall.
The computer's casing is made of metal.
Das Uhrwerk ist in einem wasserdichten Gehäuse.
The watch movement is in a waterproof casing.
Grammar Patterns
((the casing)) the casing, housing The casing protects the sensitive electronics.
Similar Words
Hülle (cover), Schale (shell), Kasten (box), Behälter (container)
Etymology
From 'Haus' (house) with the collective prefix 'Ge-'. It signifies something that 'houses' or encloses another object.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a small 'house' for the internal parts of a device.